Durability of Lime Treated Soil Reinforced by Natural Fiber under Bending Force

Earth structures constructed of marine clay soils have tendency to crack. In order to improve the flexural strength and brittleness, a technique of mixing short fibers is introduced to the soil lime mixture. Coir fiber was used in this study as reinforcing elements. An experimental investigation consisting primarily of flexural tensile tests was conducted to examine the influence of coir fibers on the flexural behaviour of the reinforced soils. The test results that the coir fibers were effective in improving the flexural strength and Young’s modulus of all soils examined and ductility after peak strength for reinforced marine clay soil treated by lime. 5% lime treated soil and 1% coir fiber reinforced soil specimens’ demonstrated good strength and durability when submerged in water and retained 45% of their air-cured strengths.

Authors:

• Vivi Anggraini
• Afshin Asadi
• Bujang B. K. Huat

Keywords:

• Flexural strength
• Durabilty
• Lime
• Coir Fibers
• Bending force
• Ductility.

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