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Shear strength and compressibility of oyster shell–sand mixtures

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This paper investigates the fundamental characteristics of shear strength and deformation of crushed oyster shell–sand mixtures to stimulate recycling of waste oyster shells. Standard penetration tests (SPT) and large-scale direct-shear tests were carried out with different kinds of dry unit weight and mixing rate of oyster shell–sand mixture. Correlations between N-value, dry unit weight, and friction angle of mixtures were observed from the results of experimental tests, making it possible to estimate the in situ strength from SPT, and the coefficient of volume compressibility from the confined direct-shear compression test. These results also make it possible to compute the settlement of oyster shell–sand mixture when used in soft ground improvement.

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  1. Coastal Harbor Engineering Laboratory, Korea Ocean Research and Development Institute, Ansan, Korea

    Gil L. Yoon

  2. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Inha University, Inchon, Korea

    Yeo W. Yoon

  3. Research Institute, GS Engineering & Construction Co., Seoul, Korea

    Kwang S. Chae

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Yoon, G.L., Yoon, Y.W. & Chae, K.S. Shear strength and compressibility of oyster shell–sand mixtures. Environ Earth Sci 60, 1701–1709 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12665-009-0304-1

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