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A Review On Effective Stabilization of Expansive Soils PDF
A Review On Effective Stabilization of Expansive Soils PDF
• Mechanical modification
• Hydraulic modification
OR
• Availability of materials
• Environmental concern
• Economics
Admixtures used as Soil Stabilizers…
Scientists have used different admixtures for soil stabilization.
Some of them are as following…
• Cement • Scrap tire
• Swell reduction
• Improved stability
1. Scarification and
Initial Pulverization
2. Lime Spreading
Lime stabilization process….
3. Preliminary Mixing
and Watering
4. Mellowing Period
6. Compaction
7. Final Curing
LIME as Stabilizer
Scientists have used many admixtures to stabilize the soil for
different engineering purposes. Following researchers have
discussed effects of Lime on different engineering properties of
black cotton soil (a type of expansive soil which is mostly available in
Pakistan and India.
1. Nadgouda, K.A.(2010, “The Effect of Lime Stabilization on Properties of
Black Cotton Soil”.)
3. Ankit jain (2016, “Effect of lime on index properties of black cotton soil”)