Effect of Tire Derived Aggregate on Maximum Dry Density of Kaolin

Authors

  • Ali Arefnia Faculty of Civil Engineering, Department of Geotechnics and Transportation, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81300 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
  • Ehsan Momeni Faculty of Civil Engineering, Department of Geotechnics and Transportation, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81300 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
  • Danial Jahed Armaghni Faculty of Civil Engineering, Department of Geotechnics and Transportation, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81300 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
  • Khairul Anuar Kassim Faculty of Civil Engineering, Department of Geotechnics and Transportation, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81300 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
  • Kamarudin Ahmad Faculty of Civil Engineering, Department of Geotechnics and Transportation, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81300 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11113/jt.v66.1704

Keywords:

Maximum dry density, compaction test, Kaolin, tire derived aggregate, optimum moisture content

Abstract

The use of Tire-Derived Aggregates (TDA) as highly permeable light weight material has been highlighted in different aspects of geotechnical engineering such as retaining walls, embankments and roads. In addition, in terms of human health and environmental matters, TDA usage is gaining attention. This paper gives an insight into the effect of TDA on the Maximum Dry Density (MDD) of Kaolin. A number of 273 compaction tests, were conducted on both Kaolin and Kaolin-TDA mixtures. Granular (5-8 mm), Granular (1-4 mm), Shredded (6-19 mesh) and Powdery (80 mesh) as various types of TDA, in different percentages from 0% to 60% by weight were mixed with Kaolin. Samples were compacted, using standard proctor procedures in accordance with British Standard. Findings show, that the MDD of Kaolin decreases within the range of 9% to 45%. Apart from that, based on the general results, it is observed that there is a significant change in the MDD of Kaolin-TDA mixture while the changes occurred in Optimum Moisture Content (OMC) is not remarkable. Depending on geotechnical problem, the wide range of the results could be used as a proper source for selecting the optimum percentage of Kaolin-TDA mixture.

 

Author Biographies

  • Ali Arefnia, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Department of Geotechnics and Transportation, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81300 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
    CIVIL ENGINEERING FACULTY, GEOTECHNICAL DEPARTMENT
  • Ehsan Momeni, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Department of Geotechnics and Transportation, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81300 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
    CIVIL ENGINEERING FACULTY, GEOTECHNICAL DEPARTMENT
  • Danial Jahed Armaghni, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Department of Geotechnics and Transportation, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81300 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
    CIVIL ENGINEERING FACULTY, GEOTECHNICAL DEPARTMENT
  • Khairul Anuar Kassim, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Department of Geotechnics and Transportation, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81300 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
    CIVIL ENGINEERING FACULTY, GEOTECHNICAL DEPARTMENT
  • Kamarudin Ahmad, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Department of Geotechnics and Transportation, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81300 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
    CIVIL ENGINEERING FACULTY, GEOTECHNICAL DEPARTMENT

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Published

2013-12-19

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Vol. 66 No. 1: January 2014

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Science and Engineering

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Effect of Tire Derived Aggregate on Maximum Dry Density of Kaolin. (2013). Jurnal Teknologi, 66(1). https://doi.org/10.11113/jt.v66.1704