Project 2.09: Carbonating Subgrate Materials For In Situ Soil Stabilization

September 1, 2018

Carbonating Subgrade Materials for In Situ Soil Stabilization

Project 2.9

Project Information
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Project Summary

Ground improvement is the in situ alteration of the ground’s material properties, with the ultimate goal of strengthening, stiffening, and/or altering drainage characteristics to benefit design, construction, and performance of civil infrastructure. Carbonation is a process by which carbon dioxide (CO2) gas reacts with alkali minerals naturally occurring and/or introduced in the ground to generate a binder (stable carbonate minerals). The objective of this research project is develop a means to carbonate soil supporting new and existing infrastructure and increase the durability and lifespan of New England’s transportation assets, including roadways susceptible to creep, frost-action, and other modes of deformation that lead to pavement distress.

Principal Investigator

Dr. Aaron Gallant

Institution:

University of Maine

Project Status

Active

Project Cost

$323,000

Start Date

09/01/2018

Project Type

Base-funded

End Date

05/31/2023

Agency ID

69A3551847101

Sponsors:

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology, University Transportation Centers Program, Department of Transportation, University of Maine.

Implementation of Research Outcomes:

This project is in its initial research phase. Implementation of research outcomes will be reported upon completion of the research outputs.

Impacts and Benefits of Implementation:

This project is in its research phase. Impacts and benefits of the research will be reported after the implementation phase.