The efficiency of the electro-osmosis method on the consolidation and strength properties of the gray clay of Tabriz

Abstract Background Consolidation of clays could be a very time-consuming procedure. However, preloading can increase the speed consolidation; applying an electric field accelerate this procedure significantly. The efficiency electroosmosis approach has been studied for different types previously. At same time, there is no information about performance EO method Tabriz gray clay. Methods This paper investigates effects technology on clay using modified oedometer consolidation apparatus. achieved results Gray are compared with standard Kaolin (KC-which produced industrially). Three electrodes (Iron, Copper, and Aluminum) employed to study electrode type, two voltages (12 V 24 V) applied assess impact input settlement samples. Results It shown that copper leads maximum volumetric strains while iron in minimum strains. In addition, it larger voltage settlements. indicate more efficient comparison KC, where shows settlements subjected field. Unconfined compression tests also some samples, method’s influence samples’ strength discussed. Conclusions demonstrated efficiently used improve properties Tabriz.