An Experimental Study on Corex (Steel) Slag Reinforced with Terrazyme Treated Clay for Improvement of Soft Soil

Stability and settlement problems are common for foundations constructed on soft soils. In major parts of the world, ground improvement techniques have been used to mitigate these challenges. This research aims stabilize soils using corex steel slag blended with terrazyme treated clay. The is an industrial waste formed during extraction from ores through process. sand size in form columns improve load-carrying capacity control settlement. To increase stiffness columns, clay was mixed slag. eco-friendly sustainable organic liquid it fully soluble water. prepare terrazyme-processed gel 0 3 % dissolved water used. Maximum Dry Density (MDD) Optimum Moisture Content (OMC) were determined compaction tests. Appropriate proportions a suitable curing period obtained unconfined compression A series laboratory model plate load tests foundation shapes performed soil, stabilized blend Improvement MDD reduction OMC noticed when added soil. Unconfined Compressive Strength (UCS) value increased content Model showed significant soil.
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 settlements soil
 Corex (Steel) utilized specimens prepared demonstrate remarkable UCS at 21 28 days curing
 soil group reveled GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT