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Lookup NU author(s): Dr Sadegh NadimiORCiD, Dr Bruna LopesORCiD
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Microbially Induced Carbonate Precipitation (MICP) is a biogeochemical process that forms calcium carbonate as a binder between soil grains, enhancing soil strength. Traditionally, MICP studies have focused on bioaugmentation using ureolytic bacteria in temperate climates. However, biocementation offers broader applications utilizing different microbial pathways for carbonate precipitation. Recent studies suggest that stimulating native soil bacteria (bio-stimulation) can effectively induce MICP, although its efficiency depends on soil properties and environmental conditions. This study investigates how the stimulation of bio-weathering affects the unconfined compressive strength, focusing on how the soil physical properties across an Amazonian soil profile influence the effect of bio-stimulation. Soil samples collected at three depths were treated with a bio-stimulation solution, and their unconfined compressive strength (UCS) was evaluated. Results indicate that bio-stimulation improved UCS more significantly at 1.0m depth. The findings provide insights into the influence of soil characteristics on bio-stimulated MICP, contributing to the broader understanding of this sustainable geotechnical solution.
Author(s): César I, Chrusciak M, Cavalcanti V, Ramos V, Fernandes F, Nadimi S, Lopes B
Publication type: Conference Proceedings (inc. Abstract)
Publication status: Published
Conference Name: 2025 International Conference on Bio-mediated and Bio-inspired Geotechnics
Year of Conference: 2025
Online publication date: 20/05/2025
Acceptance date: 18/05/2025
Date deposited: 02/06/2025
Publisher: International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE)
URL: https://doi.org/10.53243/ICBBG2025-32
DOI: 10.53243/ICBBG2025-32
ePrints DOI: 10.57711/vde3-e407
