Shear Strength of a typical soil from Manaus, Brazil, stabilized with ceramic residue additive

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study is to determine the geotechnical behavior of a clayey surface soil typical to the Manaus region (Amazonas, Brazil), when mixed with ceramic powder from brick residue produced by potteries located in the county of Iranduba, Amazonas, Brazil, and with residual sand (the reference mixture), commonly used in pavements in the region. The density of soil solids was determined, as well as particle size, consistency limits, compaction parameters and mineralogical identification using of X-ray diffraction. The following blends were made: 90% natural soil + 10% additiv...