## 1 Introduction  
Dredged material refers to the soil, sediments, and debris collected from the bottom of navigable bodies of water. The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) conducts dredging activities to maintain the navigability of shipping channels across the United States [1; 2; 3]. The process of dredging and dumping the dredged material causes significant environmental problems in coastal and marine areas [4]. Before 1992, it was common to dispose of dredge material (DM) in its untreated form in the open ocean [5]; since then, dredged materials are placed in designated placement areas. Safely reusing DM would be an ideal solution to the increasingly challenging storage problem of overfilling placement areas. However, DM has very weak engineering properties, making its reuse difficult. A wide array of cementitious materials, includeincludeing cement, lime, gypsum, fly ash, and other calcium-based materials, are utilized to improve the engineering properties of soils. Significant contributions to this field have been made by various researchers who have documented the effects of such materials on soil stabilization [1; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12; 13; 14; 15; 16; 17; 18; 19; 20; 21; 22; 23]. Type II cement,specifically, has been shown to enhance the workability of deep mixing techniques [24]. [PERSON] and [PERSON] [25] conducted studies on the impact of adding lime and cement to soil samples of diverse classifications. They reported that the addition of lime yielded varying results depending on the soil type. Specifically, it decreased the plasticity index (PI) values in some soil samples, while increasing them in others. This variability underscores the complexity of soil stabilization and the necessity for tailored approaches based on specific soil characteristics. Recycling dredged sediments is a cost-effective alternative to traditional disposal methods. Its appeal stems not only from the material's low cost and widespread availability but also from its potential applications. Stabilized material shows several potential applications, for example, in the creation of dredge stones, which can serve as effective solutions for mitigating waterway erosion. By repurposing dredged sediments for these varied applications, we not only reduce waste but also contribute to the development of cost-effective and environmentally friendly construction materials and erosion control solutions. One particularly promising use of stabilized dredged material is the fabrication of bricks, an area that has attracted significant research interest. The feasibility of producing bricks using stabilized soil has been extensively studied. In stabilized earth, a pozzolanic reaction occurs between the calcium hydroxide present in lime and the silica and alumina in the soil, resulting in a cementitious precipitate [26]. Sandy soils are rich in SiO\({}_{2}\), and lime contains substantial amounts of Ca(OH)\({}_{2}\), while Portland cement typically comprises more CaO (about 62%) and less SiO\({}_{2}\) (about 20%), depending on the manufacturer. The strength of the mixture can be enhanced by adding stabilizers such as Class F fly ash, which promotes further pozzolanic reactions. When Class F fly ash is used with an activator like lime, it enhances cementitious properties and thus increases the compressive strength [27]. [PERSON] [28] investigated the production of bricks using soil stabilized by different ratios of fly ash, lime, and calcined gypsum. The study found sufficient strength in the bricks for potential use in low-cost housing developments. Occasionally, sand is incorporated into the mixture to further enhance strength, while an optimal raw material ratio of 68% fly ash, 20% sand, and 12% hydrated lime was identified for the production of light-weight bricks [29]. [PERSON] [30] assessed the use of limestone powder, Class C fly ash, silica fume, and water (excluding Portland cement as a binder) in brick production.