Masters Theses

Abstract

"This thesis reports the results of an investigation of the variation in plasticity of a clayey soil after treatment with small quantities of epoxy resin and curing agent or with curing agent alone. The series of samples tested consisted of an A-6 soil obtained from the vicinity of Rolla, Missouri, combined with: 1. 0-3% of triethylenetetramine hereafter referred to as TETA. 2. 0-3% of diethylenetriamine hereafter referred to as DETA. 3. 0-3% of Araldite 6010 resin cured with TETA. The TETA content was varied form 20% to 100% of the resin by weight. 4. 0-3% Araldite 6010 resin cured with DETA. The DETA content was varied from 20% to 100% of the resin by weight. The plasticity index of the treated soil samples was computed by conventional soil testing procedures. The relative amount of unreacted amine remaining in samples was determined by titration. Qualitative relationships were found between the plasticity index and the type and quantity of additive used. The complexities of these relationships are discussed and suggestions for further research are made"--Abstract, page ii.

Advisor(s)

Fry, Thomas S.

Committee Member(s)

Planje, Theodore J., 1919-1980
Munger, Paul R.
Beveridge, Thomas R. (Thomas Robinson), 1918-1978

Department(s)

Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering

Degree Name

M.S. in Civil Engineering

Publisher

University of Missouri at Rolla

Publication Date

1965

Pagination

vi, 26 pages

Geographic Coverage

Phelps County (Mo.)

Rights

© 1965 A. R. Van Steenbergen, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Thesis - Open Access

File Type

text

Language

English

Subject Headings

Epoxy resinsSoils -- Missouri -- Phelps CountySoils -- Plastic properties -- Testing

Thesis Number

T 1778

Print OCLC #

5968800

Electronic OCLC #

799903361

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