scholarly journals Strengthening Of Soft Soil Using Caboxymethyl Cellelouse Biopolymer

2022 ◽  
Vol 961 (1) ◽  
pp. 012030
Author(s):  
Teba A Abd ◽  
Mohammed Y Fattah ◽  
Mohammed F Aswad
Keyword(s):  
Specific Gravity ◽  
Soil Stabilization ◽  
Soft Soil ◽  
Liquid Limit ◽  
Morphological Properties ◽  
Plastic Limit ◽  
Optimum Water Content ◽  
Recompression Index ◽  
Engineering Parameters ◽  
Optimum Water

Abstract The application of appropriate chemicals is a widely used strategy for soil stabilization. The drive of this study is to determine the possibility of using the biopolymer carboxymethyl cellulose as an environmentally acceptable soil stabilizer. In this work, Atterberge limits tests, specific gravity, compaction, and consolidation tests were used to determine the engineering parameters of soils treated with varying amounts of biopolymer. Additionally, changes in the morphological properties of the soft soils were evaluated using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). It was estimated that as the soil’s biopolymer content increases, the specific gravity drops down, though the optimum water content (OMC) is extended. The outcomes showed diverse effects on Atterberg’s limits by cumulative the liquid limit(LL) and plasticity index (PI) though decreasing the plastic limit as the bio-polymer content increases. By the addition in polymer gratified, the combination boundaries (Solidity index Cc and recompression index Cr) decline.

scholarly journals ENGINEERING PROPERTIES OF LATERITIC SOIL IN OTUN AREA, EKITI STATE, NIGERIA

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Erosion Resistance ◽  
Liquid Limit ◽  
Optimum Moisture Content ◽  
Soil Samples ◽  
California Bearing Ratio ◽  
Lateritic Soil ◽  
Plastic Limit ◽  
Optimum Water Content ◽  
Base Course ◽  
Optimum Water

Lateritic soils at Otun Ekiti, Ekiti state, southwestern Nigeria were investigated with respect to their geotechnical properties and their suitability for subgrade and sub – base construction materials. Four disturbed lateritic soil samples (sample A, B, C and D) were selected for the various laboratory techniques. The grain size analyses, the specific gravity tests, the atterberg limit tests, compaction, California bearing ratio and shear box tests were carried out on the samples. The grain size analysis shows that sample A is gravelly silt-clayey sand. Sample B is silt – clayey gravel composition. Sample C is gravelly silt-clayey while Sample D is silt-clayey gravel. Atterberg consistency limit test indicate that sample A has 30.0%, liquid limit 19.5% plastic limit, 10.5% plasticity index, 9.1% shrinkage limit. Sample B has liquid limit of 27.0%, 16.2% plastic limit, 10.8% plasticity index and 7.4% shrinkage limit. Sample C has a liquid limit of 32.4%, plastic limit of 15.6%. It has a plastic index of 16.8%, Shrinkage limit of 9.7% while Sample D has a liquid limit of 36.2%, plastic limit of 17.7%. It has a plastic index of 18.5% and 11.1% as shrinkage limit. Thus, the soil is classified to be intermediate plasticity which can be used for sub – grade and sub – base materials. The soil samples are above the activity (A) line in the zone of intermediate plasticity (CL) which suggests that they are inorganic soils. Based on engineering use chart, the workability as construction engineering is good to fair particularly as erosion resistance in canal construction. However, the high shrinkage limit may also reduce erosion in this area because of cohesion of the plastic clay material. The California Bearing Ratio (CBR) values are within 2 – 3% (mean = 2.75%) and 2 - 4% (mean = 2.75%) in sample A and sample B respectively while California Bearing Ratio (CBR) of 2 - 4% (mean = 2.75%) and 2 – 3% (mean = 2.75%) in sample C and sample D respectively. This implies that the materials can be used as a sub-grade to base course material for support of flexible pavements. The compaction tests for the optimum water content for sample A is 15.0% and 13.0% for standard and modified proctor respectively. The standard and modified proctor for sample B is 15.0% and 14.0% respectively. The compaction tests for the optimum water content for sample C and D is 15.0% and 14.0% for standard and modified proctor respectively. The compaction tests for Sample A indicate a higher fine fraction and thus a higher optimum moisture content while sample B, C and D has higher coarse fraction with lower optimum moisture content. The cohesion falls within 70-90Kpa (mean = 79Kpa) and the angle of internal friction ranges from 260 - 320 with mean of 280 for standard and modified compaction energies respectively. The results obtained from geotechnical analysis suggest that the soil is good to fair as erosion resistance in canal construction because of its high bearing capacity and it can also be used as sub – grade and base course in road construction. Keywords: Lateritic soil, Construction, Erosional and Geotechnical.

Experimental Investigations on Black Cotton Soil Stabilized with Sand and Cement

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 2183-2192
Author(s):  
D. Rohitha
Keyword(s):  
Soil Stabilization ◽  
Ground Improvement ◽  
Soft Soil ◽  
Liquid Limit ◽  
Black Cotton Soil ◽  
Experimental Investigations ◽  
Ratio Test ◽  
Plastic Limit ◽  
Engineering Structures ◽  
Swell Index

Abstract: Has our Lands getting increasing of population and the reduction of available land, more and more construction of building sand other civil engineering structures has to be carried out on weak or soft soil. Owing to such soil of poor shear strength and high swelling & shrinkage, a great diversity of ground improvement techniques such as soil stabilization and reinforcement are employed to improve mechanical behavior ofsoil, thereby enhancing the reliability of construction. Black cotton soil is one of the major soil with this we are going to improve the soil by using sand and cement in deposits of India. The disappointments of asphalt in from of hurl dejection splitting and unevenness are brought about by the occasional dampness variety in subgrade soil. So, in this we using the various type of tests like plastic limit, liquid limit, California bearing ratio test, freewell index and specific gravity.Instead of cutting out and replacing the unstable soil,soil adjustment isthe only alternative asitsaveslot of time and ofmoneytoo.Theexhibithigh swelling and shrinking when exposed to changes in moisture content and hence have been found to be most troublesome from engineering considerations. Keyword: Black cotton soil, stabilization, CBR, sand and cement, sub- grade, Montmorinolite kaolinite, hydrated cations, Liquid Limit, Plastic Limit, Free swell index, Specific gravity.

scholarly journals Geotechnical properties of reinforced clayey soil using nylons carry’s bags by products

2018 ◽  
Vol 162 ◽  
pp. 01020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nahla Salim ◽  
Kawther Al-Soudany ◽  
Nora Jajjawi
Keyword(s):  
Soil Stabilization ◽  
Clayey Soil ◽  
Ground Improvement ◽  
Soft Soil ◽  
Liquid Limit ◽  
Waste Material ◽  
Industrial Wastes ◽  
Dry Density ◽  
Maximum Dry Density ◽  
Replacement Technique

All structures built on soft soil may experience uncontrollable settlement and critical bearing capacity. This may not meet the design requirements for the geotechnical engineer. Soil stabilization is the change of these undesirable properties in order to meet the requirements. Traditional methods of stabilizing or through in-situ ground improvement such as compaction or replacement technique is usually costly. Now a safe and economic disposal of industrial wastes and development of economically feasible ground improvement techniques are the important challenges being faced by the engineering community. This work focuses on improving the soft soil brought from Baghdad by utilizing the local waste material for stabilization of soil, such as by using “Nylon carry bag’s by product” with the different percentage and corresponding to 1 %, 3% and 5% (the portion of stabilizer matters to soil net weight) of dried soil. The results indicated that as Nylon’s fiber content increases, the liquid limit decreases while the plastic limit increases, so the plasticity index decreases. Furthermore, the maximum dry density decreases while, the optimum moisture content increases as the Nylon’s fiber percentage increases. The compression index (decreases as the Nylon’s fiber increases and provides a maximum of 43% reduction by adding 5% nylon waste material. In addition, the results indicated that, the undrained shear strength increases as the nylon fiber increases.

scholarly journals Effects of High Plasticity and Expansive Clay Stabilization with Lime on UCS Testing in Several Conditions

2021 ◽  
Vol 1000 (1000) ◽  
Author(s):  
Soewignjo Agus Nugroho ◽  
Gunawan Wibisono ◽  
Andarsin Ongko ◽  
Avrilly Zesthree Mauliza
Keyword(s):  
Soil Stabilization ◽  
Soft Soil ◽  
Fine Powder ◽  
High Water ◽  
Liquid Limit ◽  
Clay Soils ◽  
High Water Content ◽  
High Plasticity ◽  
Expansive Clay ◽  
Limit Value

Clay is a cohesive and very soft soil if it has high water content. To overcome this problem, clay soils with high plasticity need to be stabilized. The method of soil stabilization with lime is an alternative effort to improve soil that does not meet the standards. Lime reacts with groundwater so that it changes the property of the soil, reducing the stickiness and softness of the soil. Lime also functions to solidify (stabilize) and stabilize (stabilize) soil in the form of fine powder consisting of metals and inorganic mineral composition. This study aims to determine the effect of clay soils when carried out stabilization by using a limestone additive which varies in levels of mixture. The results showed that lime effective for the stabilization high plasticity and expansive clay by increasing the compressive strength value of UCS with lime content of 10% under curing conditions in 28 days and unsoaked by 319%, the liquid limit value reduced by 6% and the plastic limit value increased by 46%.

Utilization of Mosul City Demolition Waste to Improve some Soil Engineering Properties

2020 ◽  
Vol 857 ◽  
pp. 374-382
Author(s):  
Omar K. Mohialdeen ◽  
Suhail I.A. Khattab ◽  
Kossay K. Al-Ahmady
Keyword(s):  
Los Angeles ◽  
Expansive Soil ◽  
Liquid Limit ◽  
Engineering Properties ◽  
Demolition Waste ◽  
Optimum Water Content ◽  
Stabilized Soil ◽  
The University ◽  
Compaction Properties ◽  
Optimum Water

The present research has been conducted to trace the various effects of Mosul city demolition waste materials (DMs), on the geotechnical properties of clay. The properties of the samples have already been investigated and evaluated. Moreover, cement has been added to upgrade these properties. Finally, the fine demolition has been added to a highly expansive soil selected from the site of the University of Mosul to reduce the swelling potential. In fact, the experimental work includes: The Abrasion, index and compaction properties, swelling and strength of stabilized and treated expansive soil. The laboratory tests include the testing of consistency limits, unconfined compressive strength (UCS), compaction (standard and modified), swelling, consolidation, and Abrasion test by Los Angeles Machine. The Results show that, increasing the old and new demolition (OD and ND) percentages lead to a decrease of liquid limit and plasticity index of clay, respectively. The increase in maximum γdry for the clay has been noticed when the OD and ND content has been added from 5 to 25%. A reduction of optimum water content (opt) for clay was optimized also by increasing the demolitions percentage to 25%. Also, the UCS strength values of the clay have been increased by increasing the demolition materials (DMs) percentage from 5 to 25%. The odometer characteristics, including the swelling and consolidation of DMs-clay mixtures, were controlled mainly by the type of the demolition. The final result indicates that the presence of old and new demolition waste could improve the clay engineering properties of the stabilized soil. Untreated and cement treated (OD) and (ND) materials could be successfully used as a base or sub-base for road.

Behavior of Cohesive Soil Reinforced by Polypropylene Fiber

2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (6A) ◽  
pp. 801-812
Author(s):  
Mohammed A. Al-Neami ◽  
Falah H. Rahil ◽  
Yaseen H. Al-Ani
Keyword(s):  
Soil Stabilization ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Polypropylene Fiber ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Cohesive Soil ◽  
Dry Density ◽  
Maximum Dry Density ◽  
Entire Structure ◽  
Optimum Water Content ◽  
Optimum Water

For any land-based structure, the foundation is very important and has to be strong to support the entire structure. In order for the foundation to be strong, the soil underneath it plays a very critical role. Some projects where the soil compacted by modifying energy is insufficient to achieve the required results, so the additives as a kind of installation and reinforcement are used to achieve the required improvement. This study introduces an attempt to improve cohesive soil by using Polypropylene Fiber instead of conventional kinds used in soil stabilization. Three different percentages (0.25%, 0.5%, and 0.75% by dry weight of soil) and lengths (6, 12, and 18) mm of fiber are mixed with cohesive as a trial to enhance some properties of clay. The results of soil samples prepared at a dry density at three different water conditions (optimum water content, dry side, and wet side) showed that the increase of the percentage and length of polypropylene fiber causes a reduction in the maximum dry density of soils. Soil cohesion increases with the increase of PPF up to 0.5% then decreased. The length of Polypropylene fiber has a great effect on the cohesion of soil and adding 0.5% Polypropylene fibers with a length of 18mm to the soils consider the optimum mix for design purposes to improve the soil. Finally, the soil reinforced by PPF exhibits a reduction in the values of the compression ratio (CR) and accelerates the consolidation of the soil.

Characterization and Effective Utilization of Volcanic Ash for Soil Improvement

2012 ◽  
Vol 248 ◽  
pp. 292-297 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmad Rifa’i ◽  
Noriyuki Yasufuku ◽  
Kiyoshi Omine
Keyword(s):  
Volcanic Ash ◽  
Soil Stabilization ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Soft Soil ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Soil Improvement ◽  
Liquid Limit ◽  
Engineering Properties ◽  
Engineering Practice ◽  
Effective Utilization

Volcanic ash becomes environmental important issues as waste material if it is not effectively reduced or reused. In engineering practice, utilization of volcanic ash as substitution material is limited. Indonesia has a large road on soft soil and volcanic ash. The objectives of this paper are focused to study the characterization, classification and utilization of volcanic ash as soil stabilization material which give benefit in engineering practice and also be environmental friendly material. Engineering properties, mineral composition and soil mixture characteristics involve physical and mechanical properties are discussed. Result shows that the effect of addition of volcanic ash after curing time 14 days can improve the engineering properties of soft soil, decrease liquid limit, change curve of grain size distribution, increase bearing capacity, and decrease swelling potential. The soil-volcanic ash mixture with 35% of volcanic ash and 5% of lime is obtained as optimum mixture design. This result is still early stage and need further study.

scholarly journals Perbaikan Subgrade pada Jalan Kampung Keramat di Kota Pangkalpinang dengan Menggunakan Kapur Padam Sebagai Bahan Stabilisasi Tanah

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-30
Author(s):  
Ferra Fahriani ◽  
Desy Yovianti ◽  
Eko Saputra ◽  
Merley Misriani
Keyword(s):  
Specific Gravity ◽  
Soil Stabilization ◽  
Clay Soil ◽  
Liquid Limit ◽  
Soil Conditions ◽  
Atterberg Limit ◽  
Limit Values ◽  
The Road ◽  
On The Road ◽  
Soil Gradation

Soil is the main support in a construction. Unstable soil conditions, especially in the subgrade can cause damage to the road. Based on the results of a direct survey in the field, it was found that the condition of the Jalan Kampung Keramat in Pangkalpinang City was damaged. This might be caused by the condition of the subgrade on the road which is unstable and the subgrade is categorised as clay soil type. This study aims to improve the subgrade on Jalan Kampung Keramat in Pangkalpinang City by using limestone as a soil stabilization material. This study used an experimental method in the laboratory by making mixture between clay soil and limestone with four different variations in the percentage of limestone, namely 0%, 3%, 5%, 7%. There are four parameters of the mixed characteristics that are tested and analysed, namely: the Atterberg limit, specific gravity, soil gradation and CBR value. The results show that the Atterberg limit values ​​(liquid limit-LL and plasticity index-IP) and specific gravity tend to decrease with increasing percentage of limestone extinguished. However, the plastic limit value (PL) shows the opposite tendency, i.e. it increases with the decreasing percentage of limestone. The specific gravity values ​​obtained based on the percentage of lime outages (0%, 3%, 5%, 7%) are 2.63, 2.61, 2.60, and 2.58, respectively. In addition, the addition of limestone causes changes in soil gradation, namely the addition of retained fraction # No.200 and the reduction of passed fraction # No.200. The Addition of limestone can increase the CBR value of the soil, where the addition of 7% of limestone produces the highest CBR value (21.3%) compared to 5% limestone (15.7%), 3% limestone (13.4%) and 0% limestone (11.2%). Therefore, using limestone can improve quality of subgrade, which can be seen from the value of CBR obtained.  

scholarly journals Evaluation of Softening of Clayey Soil Stabilized with Sewage Sludge Ash and Lime

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 743 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kamyar Norouzian ◽  
Nader Abbasi ◽  
Jahangir Abedi Koupai
Keyword(s):  
Sewage Sludge ◽  
Soil Stabilization ◽  
Clayey Soil ◽  
Hydrated Lime ◽  
Sewage Sludge Ash ◽  
Optimum Water Content ◽  
Strength Tests ◽  
New Type ◽  
Sludge Ash ◽  
Optimum Water

Production of sewage sludge have raised increasing concerns due to negative environmental effect. Sewage Sludge Ash (SSA) is used as a new type of additive for clay. Laboratory tests were performed on clay samples to study the mechanism of sewage sludge ash (SSA) and Hydrated Lime (HL) soil stabilization. Different SSA contents (0, 5, 10, 15%) and hydrated lime (0, 1, 3 and 5%) were added to the soil samples. 288 samples were prepared, and unconfined compressive strength tests were carried out. The samples were tested under optimum water content and also saturated conditions with three replications. The results of the coefficient of softening indicated that by adding SSA and hydrated lime to clay soil simultaneously, the stabilized clay soils can be applied in the moist and saturated condition. According to the results, the samples of SSA contents 0% with hydrated lime 5% and SSA contents 10% with hydrated lime 5% can be placed in the vicinity of moisture.

scholarly journals Pemanfaatan Limbah Penambangan Bukit Kapur Untuk Stabilisasi Tanah Lempung ( Clay )

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 167-174
Author(s):  
Enita Suardi ◽  
Zulfira Mirani ◽  
Silvianengsih Silvianengsih ◽  
Oni Guspari ◽  
Desmon Hamid
Keyword(s):  
Water Content ◽  
Soil Stabilization ◽  
Clay Soil ◽  
Optimal Level ◽  
Mining Waste ◽  
New Materials ◽  
Optimum Water Content ◽  
Level Of Use ◽  
Limestone Hill ◽  
Optimum Water

Soil stabilization by adding new materials is one of the alternatives to soil repair that can improve the properties of the soil, namely by mixing new materials and soil that is then compacted. Waste left over limestone hill mining,among others in the form of materials with various sizes of granules. This study aims to review the effect of the addition of limestone hill mining waste material on the density and value of the California Bearing Ratio (CBR)  of clay soil. Tests conducted only on a laboratory scale with variations in the increase in limestone hill  mining waste levels are  0%, 5%, 10%, and 15% to the total weight of the mixture. Laboratory CBR testing is performed under optimum water content conditions. The results showed that the stabilization of soft soils using limestone hill mining waste, can increase the density and value of soil CBR. The most optimal level of use of limestone hill mining waste and which provides the highest CBR value is for the addition of  5%of limestone hill mining waste with a CBR value of 26.5%.

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