In contemporary construction projects, ground improvement through grouting is a widely used method to enhance structural stability and safety. This technique involves injecting stabilizing materials into the soil and is particularly crucial for buildings located in earthquake-prone regions and areas with challenging ground conditions. Grouting is essential for securing foundations, preventing soil erosion, and strengthening underground structures. It plays a vital role in developing resilient infrastructure that can withstand environmental stresses and geological challenges.
“Shibaura Institute of Technology (SIT) is a private university with campuses in Tokyo and Saitama. Since the establishment of its predecessor, the Tokyo Higher School of Industry and Commerce, in 1927, it has maintained “learning through practice” as its philosophy in the education of engineers. SIT was the only private science and engineering university selected for the Top Global University Project sponsored by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology and had received support from the ministry for 10 years, starting from the 2014 academic year. Its motto, “Nurturing engineers who learn from society and contribute to society,” reflects its mission of fostering scientists and engineers who can contribute to the sustainable growth of the world by exposing their over 9,500 students to culturally diverse environments, where they learn to cope, collaborate, and relate with fellow students from around the world.”(Eurekalert.org)
A team from the Shibaura Institute of Technology in Japan has developed a sustainable alternative to Portland cement: a high-performance geopolymer solidifier made from siding cut powder (SCP), a construction waste by-product, and earth silica (ES) from recycled glass.
By using two industrial waste products, we developed a soil solidifier that not only meets industry standards but also helps address the dual challenges of construction waste and carbon emissions. This new material can be used in anything from urban areas to rural.
