Investigation Into Pros, Cons And Proposing A Potential Alternative Of Soil Stabilization Using Lime

Authors

  • Ranjeet Kumar Department of Civil Engg., Om Institute of Technology and Management Juglan, Hisar
  • R.P. Mehla Department of Civil Engg., Om Institute of Technology and Management Juglan, Hisar

Keywords:

magnesium oxide, soil stabilization, treatment mechanism, Lime

Abstract

This study is an overview of previous studies on lime (quick and hydrated) -treated soil. Lime is the oldest traditional stabilizer used for soil stabilization. The mechanism of soil-lime treatment involves cation exchange, which leads to the flocculation and agglomeration of soil particles. The high pH environment then causes a pozzolanic reaction between the free Ca+2 cations and the dissolved silica and alumina. Lime-treated soil effectively increases the strength, durability and workability of the soil. Such treatment also improves soil compressibility. A fluctuation behavior was observed on the influence of lime on soil permeability. However, the factors affecting the permeability of the soil-lime mixture should be extensively studied. Nonetheless, lime treatment has a number of inherent disadvantages, such as carbonation, sulfate attack and environment impact. Magnesium oxide/hydroxide are thus proposed as a suitable alternative stabilizer to overcome at least some of the disadvantages of using lime in soil stabilization.

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30-09-2015

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Ranjeet Kumar, & R.P. Mehla. (2015). Investigation Into Pros, Cons And Proposing A Potential Alternative Of Soil Stabilization Using Lime. International Journal for Research Publication and Seminar, 6(4). Retrieved from https://jrps.shodhsagar.com/index.php/j/article/view/642

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Vol. 6 No. 4 (2015): Volume 6 | Issue 4 | Jul-Sep 2015

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