Aging effects on oil-contaminated Kuwaiti sand
Journal Article
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· Journal of Geotechnical Engineering
- Kuwait Univ., Safat (Kuwait). Dept. of Civil Engineering
Large quantities of oil-contaminated sands resulted from the destruction of oil wells and the formation of oil lakes in Kuwait at the end of the Gulf Wa/r. A laboratory testing program was carried out to determine the geotechnical properties of this material and the effect of aging on their properties. Tests included direct shear, triaxial, and consolidation tests on clean and contaminated sand at the same relative density. The influence of aging was examined by testing uncontaminated sand after aging for one, three, and six months in natural environmental conditions. The results indicated increased strength and stiffness due to aging and a reduction of the oil content due to evaporation of volatile compounds. The factors that influence the depth of oil penetration in compacted sand columns were also examined including the type of oil, relative density, and the amount of fines.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- OSTI ID:
- 455422
- Journal Information:
- Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, Journal Name: Journal of Geotechnical Engineering Journal Issue: 3 Vol. 123; ISSN 0733-9410; ISSN JGENDZ
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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