Thermal behaviour of stabilised clays with waste additives

This project investigates the mechanical behaviour of stabilised clays with waste materials as well as polymer-stabilised clays subject to thermal stresses. The volume change, the mechanical strength of the compacted clay is analysed through a new temperature-controlled facility at the Melbourne campus. The experimental analysis will be modelled using a Finite Element package to verify the results. This project is part of an industry project and the outcomes will be implemented in a full-scale project in the field.