Analysis of the Synergistic Effect on the Strength Characteristics of Modified Red Mud-Based Stabilized Soil

Abstract

Based on the existing research results, this research team developed roadbed stabilized soil materials using nano-SiO2 synergistically modified red mud in order to study whether the strength of the stabilized soil materials meets the strength requirements of the roadbed materials, and at the same time, analyze its strength characteristics to make the feasibility of it being used as a roadbed material clear. Through different combination schemes, the effects of different nano-SiO2 and cement contents on the strength of the stabilized materials were explored. The test results show the following: In the synergistic modification of nano-SiO2 and cement, nano-SiO2 can significantly improve the early unconfined compressive strength of red mud-based stabilized soil. In the synergistic modification of nano-SiO2, gypsum, and cement, the 7 d unconfined compressive strength of red mud-based stabilized soil is greater than 2 MPa, which meets the strength requirements of road base materials and shows the superiority of synergism. The nominal stress–strain curves are divided into five stages: compressed and compacted stage, elastic deformation stage, plastic deformation stage, damage deformation stage, and residual deformation stage. The macroscopic compressive damage pattern of the specimens shows that the modified red mud-based stabilized soil mostly exhibits brittle damage. Tests have shown that the strength of modified terracotta-based stabilized soil meets the requirements of roadbed strength.

Special Issue “Construction Materials and Other Related Materials: Basic Theory, Applied Technology and Advanced Research Methods”

“…According to the research conducted by Chen et al [ 2 ], the authors observed that incorporating red mud-based stabilized soil, along with nano-SiO 2 and other additives, leads to improved strength characteristics, suitable for roadbed construction. Incorporating nano-SiO 2 into gypsum and cement demonstrates a synergistic phenomenon, leading to a notable enhancement in the initial unconfined compressive strength.…”

“…Drawing upon the fundamental principles of mechanics, this approach continually incorporates the most recent research discoveries from mechanics and related fields, enhancing the disciplinary knowledge reservoir and adeptly tackling engineering challenges. This Issue encompasses theoretical and applied research contributions, with a particular emphasis on fostering collaboration across other disciplines [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 ].…”

“…A classification scheme was created based on the themes and areas of attention of the study publications. The 15 papers in this Special Issue were divided into four general categories: Multi-Phase Materials and Enhancers, which investigated the analysis and evaluation of mechanical properties and performance enhancement methods for various materials [ 2 , 3 , 5 , 9 ]; Geotechnical Mechanics and Soil Engineering, which examined topics like rock mechanics, swelling pressure–suction relationship, grout properties, and excavation-induced ground response [ 1 , 6 , 7 , 14 ]; Concrete Mechanics and Materials, which concentrated on the effects of organic matter components, constitutive relationships, and concrete strength [ 4 , 8 , 15 ]; (Hydro-mechanics, Groundwater, and Slope Stability, involving the study of the time-dependent effect of seepage force on hydraulic fracture initiation and the failure mechanism of slopes during heavy rainfall events [ 11 , 12 , 13 ]. …”

“…Multi-Phase Materials and Enhancers, which investigated the analysis and evaluation of mechanical properties and performance enhancement methods for various materials [ 2 , 3 , 5 , 9 ];…”