Peat Stabilization Using Waste Crumb Rubber Tire

Peat is a notoriously problematic soil having high-water content, large void ratio, and weak engineering properties. Thus, it needs to be treated before utilization withstand structural stress. On the other hand, amount of waste tires increases exponentially due high demand for vehicles. Therefore, they need sustainably recovered recycled rather than disposed or incinerated. This study aimed stabilize peat collected from Sungai Bidut, Sibu with crumb (CRT). Different percentages (15%, 20%, 25%) CRT were used determine its effect on strength improvement. The effectiveness was assessed using mechanical testing i.e., unconfined compressive (UCS). optimum also concluded based UCS by comparing untreated peat. Finally, morphological change in depth studied scanning electron microscope (SEM) energy dispersive X-ray (EDX). results revealed that achieved incorporation 15% CRT. highest 99.73 kPa recorded use decreases increasing microstructural tests show becomes more compact humified depth. Moreover, at any mainly composed carbon (C) oxygen (O) small proportion Silicon (Si) indicates less clay particles.