Geotechnical properties of 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 exploded oil wells, burning oil fires, the destruction of oil storage tanks, and the formation of oil lakes in Kuwait at the end of the Gulf War. An extensive laboratory testing program was carried out to determine the geotechnical characteristics of this material. Testing included basic properties, compaction and permeability tests, and triaxial and consolidation tests on clean and contaminated sand at the same relative density. Contaminated specimens were prepared by mixing the sand with oil in the amount of 6% by weight or less to match field conditions. The influence of the type of oil, and relative density was also investigated by direct shear tests. The results indicated a small reduction in strength and permeability and an increase in compressibility due to contamination. The preferred method of disposal of this material is to use it as a stabilizing material for other projects such as road construction.
- OSTI ID:
- 49330
- Journal Information:
- Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, Journal Name: Journal of Geotechnical Engineering Journal Issue: 5 Vol. 121; ISSN JGENDZ; ISSN 0733-9410
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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