Shear Strength of Waste Limestone Aggregate for Embankment Reinforcements
description: The increasing demand for construction materials and the depletion of natural aggregates highlights the need for sustainable alternatives. This study investigates the feasibility of using lime waste, a byproduct of the Solvay process, as a material for embankment construction. The tested material was sourced from the JANIKSODA Production Plant landfill (CIECH Soda Polska S.A.) in Janikowo, Poland. A series of laboratory tests, including granulometric analysis, moisture content determination, and direct shear strength tests, were conducted using a Large-Scale Direct Shear Apparatus (WABS).
description: tytuł dodatkowy: Prace z Inżynierii Lądowej i Środowiska
publisher: Zielona Góra: Oficyna Wydawnicza Uniwersytetu Zielonogórskiego
subject: alternative waste aggregates
date: 2025
creator: Duda, Adam
subject: industrial waste material
type: artykuł
rights: CC 4.0
subject: lime waste
subject: geotechnical engineering
rights: Biblioteka Uniwersytetu Zielonogórskiego
contributor: Kuczyński, Tadeusz - red.
source: Civil and Environmental Engineering Reports (CEER), no 35, vol. 3
language: eng
subject: embankment construction
description: The results indicate that the tested material has an internal friction angle of approximately 47° and a relative density index (Id) between 0.65 and 0.85, confirming its suitability for use in embankment construction. These findings contribute to the development of sustainable geotechnical solutions by promoting the use of industrial waste as an alternative to natural aggregates. The study encourages further research and practical implementation of waste-based materials in construction, supporting environmentally friendly and durable earth structures.
creator: Topoliński, Szymon
issued: 2025
subject: soil strength
subject: direct shear test
subject: sustainable materials
format: application/pdf