Shouzhong Feng

Shouzhong Feng


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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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7 December 2025 in Buildings
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YWYongke Wei
Yongke Wei
CZCheng Zhao
Cheng Zhao
SFShouzhong Feng
Shouzhong Feng
CWChangbai Wang
Changbai Wang
QWQiang Wang
Qiang Wang
Peiyuan ChenPeiyuan Chen
Peiyuan Chen
Expansive soils undergo significant volumetric changes during wetting and drying, often leading to structural deterioration and engineering difficulties. Alkali-activated binders have been widely utilized to improve the mechanical performance and durability of such soils. This study examines the performance of γ-aminopropyltriethoxysilane (KH-550)-modified alkali-activated binder-stabilized expansive soils (AABS). As a result, the addition of KH-550 extended the setting times by up to 89% and enhanced fluidity by 6–27%, thereby improving the workability of AABS. The additive delayed early hydration while accelerating later-stage gel formation via hydrolysis and Si–O–Si bond generation, promoting the development of C-(A)-S-H. Microstructural observations indicated a refinement of pores and a reduction in capillary porosity, yielding a denser and more homogeneous matrix. Autogenous shrinkage was reduced by as much as 32.5%, and the unconfined compressive strength of 7 d AABS increased by 58.1% at an optimal KH-550 dosage of 1.0 wt.%, with mechanical performance remaining stable under wet–dry cycling. Overall, these results suggest that KH-550 serves as an effective organic–inorganic bridging agent, offering a viable strategy for the stabilization of expansive soils.