Project 2.09: Carbonating Subgrate Materials For In Situ Soil Stabilization
Carbonating Subgrade Materials for In Situ Soil Stabilization
Project 2.9
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:
Active
Start Date:
09/01/2018
End Date:
05/31/2023
Project Cost:
$323,000
Project Type:
Base-funded
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.