Year
2024
Season
Fall
Paper Type
Master's Thesis
College
College of Computing, Engineering & Construction
Degree Name
Master of Science in Civil Engineering (MSCE)
Department
Engineering
NACO controlled Corporate Body
University of North Florida. School of Engineering
First Advisor
Dr. Raphael Crowley
Second Advisor
Dr. Terri Ellis
Third Advisor
Dr. Brian Wingender
Department Chair
Dr. Alan Harris
College Dean
Dr. William Klostermeyer
Abstract
This paper discusses the treatment of Florida beach sand by surface percolating Bioslurry, a microbially-induced calcite precipitation (MICP) variant that was developed and refined in recent years. Researchers examined how variations in pore volume and surface area affected the cemented depth of soil treated via surface percolation. Results suggested that while the pore volume is an important factor that governs cementation in soil treated via surface percolation, it does not appear to be the only controlling factor and treatment volume per unit surface area is another important factor to consider when treating soil with Bioslurry using surface percolation. The implications of this combination of factors in the context of coastal protection/erosion mitigation are discussed in the context of worst-case storm events.
Suggested Citation
Dunton, Megan Elizabeth, "An enhanced evaluation of bioslurry for use in coastal erosion mitigation" (2024). UNF Graduate Theses and Dissertations. 1317.
https://digitalcommons.unf.edu/etd/1317
