ELECTROKINETIC STABILIZATION OF KAOLINITE SLOPE

This report assists the remedy selection process by providing the best methodology in
conducting the electrokinetic method in term of stabilizing kaolinite slope. The reports
also discuss the objectives of this research and the way how to run the testing or
experiment from the model which is specially design for testing purposes.The objectives
of this study are to determine the effectiveness of the electrokinetic method for the
purpose of soil treatment. Some of experiments were conducted on the kaolinite soil
such as sieve analysis, Compression test for soil strength and vane shear test. All those
testing were intended to establish the properties of the kaolinite soil. The experimental
work was done using the model which specially fabricated. The dimension of the model
work is 9" X 16" in the box shapes consist the slope of kaolin. Several set of laboratory
testing have been done to ensure that the soil properties was the same with a real kaolin
properties and to ensure it is suitable to use in test. Three factors were considered in this
testing which is moisture content, shear strength and the current flow in the soil. From
the result obtained, it was found that electrokinetic method was shown some
improvement in the desired factors. Overall, the study on Electrokinetic Stabilization of
kaolinite slope was observed to be effective as the method capable on increased the
strength of the slope. From the analysis, it also found that the effectiveness of the
electrokinetic method depends on the voltage, period of testing and also the arrangement
of the cathodes and anodes along the slope. However, the thorough study and research
should be made for more findings in the future.