Effects of zeolite and palm fiber on the weathering resistance and durability characteristic of cement soil
Abstract This paper aims to investigate the effects of zeolite and palm fiber on the strength and durability of cement soil. Based on the findings of previous research, optimal proportions of zeolite, palm fiber, and cement, as well as the appropriate curing age, were determined. Subsequently, uncon...
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| description | Abstract This paper aims to investigate the effects of zeolite and palm fiber on the strength and durability of cement soil. Based on the findings of previous research, optimal proportions of zeolite, palm fiber, and cement, as well as the appropriate curing age, were determined. Subsequently, unconfined compressive strength tests, dry-wet cycle tests, and freeze-thaw tests were conducted, utilizing NaCl and Na2SO4 solutions over the specified curing period. The strength and durability characteristics of the samples were evaluated by assessing mass and strength loss, taking into account the combined effects of NaCl and Na2SO4 solution erosion. The test data also provide a fitting relationship between strength and the number of cycles under the influence of different solutions, thereby offering a basis for theoretical predictions without the need for additional experiments. Finally, the microscopic mechanisms were analyzed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The results indicate that the cement soil composite of zeolite and palm fiber, when combined in optimal proportions, exhibits the best durability and minimal loss of strength and mass, irrespective of whether exposed to clean water or salt erosion, as well as during dry-wet or freeze-thaw cycles. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-a70a333c7cb64a8da9c526998e4684672025-02-09T12:28:12ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222025-02-0115112610.1038/s41598-025-88841-4Effects of zeolite and palm fiber on the weathering resistance and durability characteristic of cement soilWeiqing Qu0Naman Maimt1Jili Qu2Tandon School of Engineering, Department of Civil and Urban Engineering, New York UniversityFaculty of Civil Engineering, Kashi UniversityFaculty of Civil Engineering, Kashi UniversityAbstract This paper aims to investigate the effects of zeolite and palm fiber on the strength and durability of cement soil. Based on the findings of previous research, optimal proportions of zeolite, palm fiber, and cement, as well as the appropriate curing age, were determined. Subsequently, unconfined compressive strength tests, dry-wet cycle tests, and freeze-thaw tests were conducted, utilizing NaCl and Na2SO4 solutions over the specified curing period. The strength and durability characteristics of the samples were evaluated by assessing mass and strength loss, taking into account the combined effects of NaCl and Na2SO4 solution erosion. The test data also provide a fitting relationship between strength and the number of cycles under the influence of different solutions, thereby offering a basis for theoretical predictions without the need for additional experiments. Finally, the microscopic mechanisms were analyzed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The results indicate that the cement soil composite of zeolite and palm fiber, when combined in optimal proportions, exhibits the best durability and minimal loss of strength and mass, irrespective of whether exposed to clean water or salt erosion, as well as during dry-wet or freeze-thaw cycles.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-88841-4ZeolitePalm fiberDry and wet cycleFreeze–thaw cycleCement soil |
| spellingShingle | Weiqing Qu Naman Maimt Jili Qu Effects of zeolite and palm fiber on the weathering resistance and durability characteristic of cement soil Scientific Reports Zeolite Palm fiber Dry and wet cycle Freeze–thaw cycle Cement soil |
| title | Effects of zeolite and palm fiber on the weathering resistance and durability characteristic of cement soil |
| title_full | Effects of zeolite and palm fiber on the weathering resistance and durability characteristic of cement soil |
| title_fullStr | Effects of zeolite and palm fiber on the weathering resistance and durability characteristic of cement soil |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effects of zeolite and palm fiber on the weathering resistance and durability characteristic of cement soil |
| title_short | Effects of zeolite and palm fiber on the weathering resistance and durability characteristic of cement soil |
| title_sort | effects of zeolite and palm fiber on the weathering resistance and durability characteristic of cement soil |
| topic | Zeolite Palm fiber Dry and wet cycle Freeze–thaw cycle Cement soil |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-88841-4 |
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