Material Characteristics of Clinker Ash and Examination ofApplicability for Embankment

摘要

The clinker ash is a coal ash generated by the coal-fired power station. It is characterized by its lightweight particle with asperity due to foaming during production process resulted in high shear stiffness and strength and high permeability. It is, therefore, increasingly used for the embankment material, the base course material, and the drainage material. Moreover, the application has started to be investigated for the vertical drain method and the compaction pile method. However, the physical characteristics and the mechanical characteristics of clinker ash have not been understood yet. It is expected that the stock yard for coal ashes will be insufficient as production of the coal ash will increase. It is necessary to use the coal ash more to maintain the global environment. The design parameter for clinker ash to apply to the embankment material was experimentally investigated in this research.