Preliminary results of dry Deep Soil Mixing soil-cement composite testing

Abstract

This paper provides results of testing made for soil-cement mixtures in dry mixing technology. This technology is greatly dependent on existing soil condition; hence the results are of highly random nature. Material used in testing was distinguished with high organic content and low humidity. Tests were carried out in laboratory of Wroclaw University of Technology on 145 samples as ordered by Menard Polska Ltd. Company. Samples were prepared and stored under laboratory conditions and then, after various maturation time, were destroyed in a testing machine. The purpose was to determine the stress-strain curves used to find strength properties, strain at failure, modulus of elasticity, secondary modulus of elasticity versus cement content. Test confirmed improvement of soil strength properties after addition of cement binder. The results may be used to determine the most economic binder-to-soil ratio.