Abstract
This paper describes a laboratory programme to investigate the mechanical and chemical properties of bauxite residue (red mud) at a site in the United Kingdom that has operated for approximately 40 years. The site has been recently decommissioned and has been considered for future construction activity. Based on the suite of mechanical tests conducted on the red mud on this site, the material has compression behaviour similar to clayey soils and appears to be "structured" and has features consistent with sensitive clay soils. Chemical testing suggests that the agent causing the cementation/aggregation of particles is sodalite and that the bonds are reasonably strong and stable during loading.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Tailings and mine waste '03 |
Subtitle of host publication | proceedings of the tenth international conference on tailings and mine waste |
Place of Publication | Lisse, Netherlands |
Publisher | A. A. Balkema Publishers |
Pages | 115-120 |
Number of pages | 6 |
ISBN (Print) | 9058095932 |
Publication status | Published - 2003 |
Event | 10th International Conference on Tailings and Mine Waste - Vail, Colorado, United States Duration: 12 Oct 2003 → 15 Oct 2003 |
Conference
Conference | 10th International Conference on Tailings and Mine Waste |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | Vail, Colorado |
Period | 12/10/03 → 15/10/03 |