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Published in: Environmental Earth Sciences 1/2012

01-09-2012 | Original Article

Stability of embankments constructed from soil mixed with stone dust in quarry reclamation

Authors: Young-Suk Song, Kyeong-Su Kim, Kyu-Seok Woo

Published in: Environmental Earth Sciences | Issue 1/2012

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Abstract

This study examines the stability of an embankment used in stone quarry reclamation built of local natural soil mixed with stone dust. Stone dust is a fine-grained and low-strength material, whereas soil is coarser with higher strength. Test results show that the shear strength and maximum dry unit weight of the mixed material increase with a decrease in the stone dust. After reviewing various domestic and international standards for slope stability, this study suggests a three-grade slope stability rating system (“unstable,” “requires attention” and “stable”) for embankments built of soil mixed with stone dust. A series of slope stability analysis aims to define stable heights, slope angles and mix ratios for such embankments. Safe slope gradients should be 1:1.8 or higher for 10 m high embankments. Embankments 15 m in height should use a mix ratio less than 50% and a slope gradient of 1:1.8 or higher. The safe dimensioning and design guideline values determined by this study should be useful for the construction of new, as well as the stability evaluation of existing embankments that have been made from mixed soils containing stone dust.

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Metadata
Title
Stability of embankments constructed from soil mixed with stone dust in quarry reclamation
Authors
Young-Suk Song
Kyeong-Su Kim
Kyu-Seok Woo
Publication date
01-09-2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Environmental Earth Sciences / Issue 1/2012
Print ISSN: 1866-6280
Electronic ISSN: 1866-6299
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12665-011-1507-9

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