Microstructure and Strength Parameters of Cement-Stabilized Loess

In this study, cement was used as a component to provide stabilizing effect in order evaluate the hardness and stability of loess soil. To strength properties soil reinforced with cement, samples four distinct concentrations (3%, 5%, 7%, 9%) three curing durations (7, 14, 28 days) were generated. During series tests, flexural strength, direct shear indirect tensile unconfined compressive determined. An appropriate dosage found, addition durability index that could be quantify water absorption investigations on cement-stabilized loess. Both these discoveries made simultaneously. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (XRF) examinations carried out so fundamental mechanics materials comprehended. The results show cohesion is much more sensitive structure than friction angle material. increase after remoulding due cohesion. SEM study showed interacted particles produce thick network successfully covered voids boosted mixture’s parameters. 28-days UCS for containing 7% greatest, at 3.5 MPa, while those 9% 4.78 MPa. highest 1.98 N/mm2 determined days. 7 days 3%, reached maximum force 0.15 0.23 0.27 0.37 respectively, increased each passing day. achieve desired level it necessary adjust proportion cement. addition, period progressed, we observed an resistance stiffness interactions take place between mineral composition. It believed event caused by naturally occurring cementation. As consequence reaction, production new cementitious takes place. cation exchange causes hydration pozzolanic reaction leads creation aggregates interparticle flocculation responsible their production. These findings suggest may utilised simple effective method stabilization, ultimately resulting improved performance Therefore, revealed considerably enhance microstructure parameters This research provides important information has ramifications geotechnical investigation, construction, research, testing successful project.