A SUSTAINABLE APPROACH FOR ENHANCING THE SOIL STABILITY THROUGH INDUSTRIAL WASTE

Abstract

Soil stabilization through industrial waste emerges as an ecologically friendly, economical solution toward enhancing the engineering properties of undesirable soils. Industrial waste materials incorporated in this paper include fly ash, ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS), cement kiln dust (CKD), and steel slag and their effects on geotechnical properties of soils. The main purpose of this study is to investigate the essential properties like durability, permeability, plastic index, and compressive strength for knowing how stable waste materials stabilize the soil. In order to ensure the reliability and comparability of the results, standardized test procedures based on recommendations from ASTM have been used. The inclusion of
industrial waste in the soil will enhance the strength of the soil, reduce shrinkingswelling behaviour and improve its long-term performance under various environmental conditions. This research will result in findings for the betterment of sustainable construction practice, with respect to making use of by-products of the industry for further utilization and improved stability of soils in infrastructure developments.