Study on Mechanical Properties of Cemented Soil Reinforced by Empty Fruit Bunch (EFB)

An earthquake-triggered landslide often generates the high-water content sludge due to excessive rainfall intensity. In general, is disposed of in dumping area. Meanwhile, Indonesia known as a leading country for palm oil plantation. The production, however, remains agricultural waste, socalled Empty Fruit Bunch (EFB). EFB contains fibrous material which perceived absorb water. this work, instead proceeding with removal, recycling proposed by applying Fiber-Cement Stabilized Soil (FCSS) method. FCSS method soil that performs mixing condition sludge, cement, and fiber material. Moreover, used designed various amounts each investigate mechanical properties reinforced EFB. Thus, Unconfined Compression Strength (UCS) test permeability are conducted.