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Sustainable Soil Improvement: Soft Clay Stabilization Using Rice Husk Hush and Waste Spent Catalyst RCC 15 Sandy D Sagala; Syahril S; Dian Adiputra Purba; Alexandre Marques
Potensi: Jurnal Sipil Politeknik Vol. 27 No. 1 (2025): Potensi: Jurnal Sipil Politeknik
Publisher : Department of Civil Engineering, Politeknik Negeri Bandung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35313/potensi.v27i1.6518

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This study explores the chemical stabilization of soft clay soil to enhance its bearing capacity and improve its performance under structural loads. A fixed proportion of Rice Husk Ash (RHA) at 6% by weight was combined with varying amounts of spent catalyst RCC 15 (5%, 7%, 9%, and 11%) as stabilizing agents. The experimental program included the characterization of soil index properties, followed by engineering tests with emphasis on Unconfined Compressive Strength (UCS), Atterberg limits, compaction characteristics, and California Bearing Ratio (CBR). The Atterberg limit tests indicated a consistent reduction in the plasticity index (PI) with increasing RCC content, reflecting improved soil stability. Compaction results showed an increase in Maximum Dry Density (MDD) and a decrease in Optimum Moisture Content (OMC), with the highest MDD (13.29 kN/m³) and an OMC of 25.67% achieved at 6% RHA and 11% RCC. UCS values increased progressively, reaching a maximum of 1.822 kg/cm² with the same mixture. CBR results further supported these findings, with unsoaked values increasing from 4.75% to 6.60%, and soaked values from 3.30% to 6.20%. The combined use of RHA and RCC 15 significantly improves the geotechnical properties of soft clay, highlighting its potential as a sustainable and effective construction material.
Pengaruh Stabilisasi Tanah Lunak Menggunakan Tanah Pedel dan Silica Fume terhadap Kinerja Mekanis dan Kimiawi Tanah: The Effect of Soft Soil Stabilization Using Pedel Soil and Silica Fume on the Mechanical and Chemical Performance of Soil Rifka Ananda; Syahril S; Dicky Arisikam
Teras Jurnal : Jurnal Teknik Sipil Vol. 16 No. 1 (2026): Teras Jurnal
Publisher : UNIVERSITAS MALIKUSSALEH

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29103/tj.v16i1.1321

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Abstrak   Tanah lunak memiliki karakteristik daya dukung rendah, konsistensi lunak, potensi penurunan tinggi, dan stabilitas rendah yang dapat menyebabkan ketidakmampuan tanah dalam menahan beban konstruksi, sehingga penerapan metode perbaikam tanah menjadi keharusan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode stabilisasi untuk memperbaiki tanah dengan penambahan tanah pedel dan silica fume untuk meningkatkan sifat mekanis dan kimiawi tanah, melalui pengujian UCS, triaksial, dan ED-XRF. Variasi tanah pedel yang digunakan yaitu 3%, 6%, 9%, dan 12%, kemudian persentase optimum tanah pedel dikombinasikan dengan 7,5% silica fume. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa tambahan tanah pedel 9% merupakan variasi paling optimum, terjadi peningkatan kuat tekan bebas hingga 691%, kohesi 296%, dan sudut geser 115% jika dibandingkan tanah asli pada masa peram 14 hari. Kombinasi tanah pedel 9% dan silica fume 7,5% juga meningkatkan kuat tekan, kohesi dan sudut geser tanah berturut turut hingga 756%, 311%, dan 138% jika dibandingkan dengan tanah asli pada masa peram yang sama. Peningkatan ini dipengaruhi reaksi kimia pembentukan Calcium Silicate Hydrate (CSH) dari interaksi CaO pada tanah pedel dan SiO₂ silica fume.   Kata kunci: Stabilisasi, Tanah Lunak, Tanah Pedel, Silica Fume, Calcium Silicate Hydrate (CSH)   Abstract   Soft soil is characterized by low bearing capacity, soft consistency, high settlement potential, and low stability, which can lead to the soil’s inability to support construction loads; therefore, the application of soil improvement methods becomes essential. This study employs a stabilization method to improve soil by adding pedel soil and silica fume to enhance the mechanical and chemical properties of the soil, through UCS, triaxial, and ED-XRF tests. The pedel soil contents used were 3%, 6%, 9%, and 12%, after which the optimum pedel soil percentage was combined with 7.5% silica fume. The results show that the addition of 9% pedel soil is the most optimum variation, resulting in increases in unconfined compressive strength of up to 691%, cohesion by 296%, and internal friction angle by 115% compared to the natural soil at a curing period of 14 days. The combination of 9% pedel soil and 7.5% silica fume further increased the unconfined compressive strength, cohesion, and internal friction angle by 756%, 311%, and 138%, respectively, compared to the natural soil at the same curing period. These improvements are influenced by the chemical reaction forming Calcium Silicate Hydrate (CSH) from the interaction between CaO in the pedel soil and SiO₂ in the silica fume.   Keywords: Stabilization, Soft Soil, Pedel Soil, Silica Fume, Calcium Silicate Hydrate (CSH)