The aim of project SMiRT (Soil Mix Remediation Technology), which came to an end in September 2011, was to develop, advance, validate and increase the uptake of soil mix technology in the remediation of contaminated land in the UK. The project involved soil mix technology equipment and software development and validation, laboratory treatability studies, large scale field trials, in situ testing, sampling and monitoring, laboratory testing of field samples and a range of dissemination activities.

The soil mix technology equipment employed in the project included the Trenchmix, Triple auger system, Allu mass stabilisation system and a range of double and single augers. A wide range of additives and binders were tested including: CEM I, CEM II, CEM III, GGBS, PFA, bentonite, zeolite, magnesia, organoclays and a range of modified bentonites.

Eco Foundations provided most of the equipment and manpower for the trials. The workshop was held on 28 September 2011 in Cambridge and well attended by Engineering Professionals and Contractors from all over the UK.

Further papers will be published when all of the results are collated. Please bookmark our website and revisit regularly to pick up updates as they become available.