Dredged Marine Sediments (SD)

Basic Information

SREWay code214
NameDredged Marine Sediments (SD)
Is PublicYes
Uploaded by(not set)
Critically AssessedNo
Resource CategoryNot available / Not listed / Not available / Not listed / Not available / Not listed (EEA code: 999.999.999)
Category TypeMineral
Background informationFine-grained marine sediments dredged from harbor maintenance operations, characterized by high moisture, organic matter content, and low mechanical strength.
LocationDunkirk Harbor, northern France
Location Longitude(not set)
Location Latitude(not set)
SourceHarbor dredging operations
CommentsConsidered waste under European classification High organic matter negatively affects binder hydration Valorization targeted for road construction layers

Chemistry

SiO2 - 51.4 wt%
CaO - 12.1 wt%
Al2O3 - 5.4 wt%
Fe2O3 - 4.9 wt%
MgO - 1.5 wt%
K2O - 1.2 wt%
TiO2 - 0.3 wt%
Others: 23.2 wt%

Density

True density: 2.58 g/cm3

Measurements

References

Zentar, R., Wang, H., & Wang, D. (2021). Comparative study of stabilization/solidification of dredged sediments with ordinary Portland cement and calcium sulfo-aluminate cement in the framework of valorization in road construction material. Construction and Building Materials, 279, 122447. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2021.122447