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Utilizing lowly-reactive coal gasification fly ash (CGFA) to stabilize aggregate bases...

Publication Type
Journal
Journal Name
Journal of Cleaner Production
Publication Date
Page Number
133320
Volume
370
Issue
1

This study explored the feasibility of utilizing lowly-reactive coal gasification fly ash (CGFA) for stabilizing road aggregate bases. Three types of aggregate stabilizers including the ordinary Portland cement (OPC)-CGFA, hydrated lime (CH)-CGFA and alkali-activated CH-CGFA were evaluated based on the performances of compacted base specimens. It was found that the OPC-CGFA stabilized bases showed better mechanical and durability properties while the CH-CGFA samples had low water stability and freeze-thaw durability due to the dissolution of unreacted CH. However, the reaction degree of CGFA associated with the performances of CH-CGFA stabilization could be considerably enhanced by the alkali-activation. The sustainability and economic feasibility analyses showed the use of CGFA could significantly reduce the CO2 emissions and costs, highlighting the synergy between the recycling of CGFA and the construction of sustainable road bases. A framework of selecting CGFA-based stabilizers for road bases was proposed considering the performance ratings of the material properties.