Electrochemical stabilization of offshore and onshore soils: A review

Joon Kyu Lee, Julie Q. Shang

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contributionpeer-review

2 Scopus citations

Abstract

Electrochemical stabilization is a promising technique to improve the engineering properties of weak soils by injecting chemical cementation agent(s) into the soil matrix during the electrokinetic process. The predominant mechanism of electrochemical stabilization is the combination of electroosmosis and electromigration, the movement of water and ions, respectively in the soil by applying a direct current (DC). In the meantime cementation is induced by electrochemical reactions. The technique has been implemented successfully in geotechnical engineering, including the increase of the shear strength and improvement of other geotechnical properties of weak soils. This paper presents an overview of the electrokinetic theory and state-of-theart review of studies on electrochemical treatment of offshore and onshore soils. The review serves as a guidance for future research and applications of electrochemical stabilization of natural soils and other geomaterials.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 24th International Ocean and Polar Engineering Conference, ISOPE Busan
PublisherInternational Society of Offshore and Polar Engineers
Pages547-555
Number of pages9
ISBN (Print)9781880653913
StatePublished - 2014
Event24th International Ocean and Polar Engineering Conference, ISOPE 2014 Busan - Busan, Korea, Republic of
Duration: 15 Jun 201420 Jun 2014

Publication series

NameProceedings of the International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference
ISSN (Print)1098-6189
ISSN (Electronic)1555-1792

Conference

Conference24th International Ocean and Polar Engineering Conference, ISOPE 2014 Busan
Country/TerritoryKorea, Republic of
CityBusan
Period15/06/1420/06/14

Keywords

  • Case studies
  • Cementation
  • Electrokinetics
  • Electromigration
  • Electroosmosis
  • Soil improvement

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Electrochemical stabilization of offshore and onshore soils: A review'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this