scholarly journals Soil Stabilization using Geosynthetic Material (Steel Fibres)

Soil stabilization is the process which involves enhancing the physical properties of the soil in order to improve its strength, durability etc. by blending or mixing with additives. The different types of method used for soil stabilization are: Soil stabilization with cement, Soil stabilization with lime, Soil stabilization using bitumen, Chemical stabilization and a new emerging technology of stabilization by Geo textiles and Geo synthetic fibers. In this study, we are making use of Steel fibers as geo synthetic material for stabilization of soil. With the introduction of Steel fibers to the soil the CBR values will improve and thickness of pavement layer also gets reduced. It also reduces the intensity of stress on subgrade. Steel fibers is such a geosynthetic material which is effectively accessible, ecofriendly and furthermore savvy. With the use of soil adjustment strategy in development the general expense gets diminished when contrasted with the normal technique for development. The Highway Research Board (HRB) order of the dirt strata like dark cotton soil and sedu soil is finished utilizing appropriate examining system, for example, Core Cutter Method. To decide the attributes like Grading by Sieve Analysis, Atterbergs Limits i.e Liquid farthest point utilizing Cone Penetration Method and Casagrande Method, Plastic breaking point by rolling the example to 3mm breadth string, Shrinkage limit utilizing Shrinkage mechanical assembly, Optimum Moisture Content and Maximum Dry Density utilizing Standard Proctor Test and furthermore California Bearing Ratio by leading CBR test. The pavement thickness was designed using pavement design catalogues published by IRC SP:20-2002. The estimation for the road is done by considering the item such as Jungle Cutting, Earthwork Excavation for Roadway and Drains, compacting and grading etc., as per SR 2016-17, PW, P and IWT circle Dharwad and suggestion of specification for the mixture of Steel fibers as Geo Synthetic material for stabilization using CBR value by CBR Test and Shear strength using Unconfined Compression Test. The different tests were conducted in order to determine the different characteristics and properties of the black cotton soil and obtained with following results. The liquid limit of the soil with addition of Steel fibers was found to be decreasing when compared to liquid limit of soil alone. The plastic furthest reaches of the dirt diminished with the expansion of filaments. The shrinkage furthest reaches of the dirt was expanded with increment in strands. The MDD of the dirt with expansion of Steel filaments by weight of soil is observed to increment upto 0.75% after that it diminishes and the comparing OMC is diminished with expansion of strands. The shear quality of soil diminished significantly with expansion of strands. The CBR estimation of the dirt expanded significantly. The distinctive tests were led so as to decide the diverse qualities and properties of the sedu soil and acquired with following outcomes. The fluid furthest reaches of the dirt alone was observed to be 36.5%. The MDD of the dirt with expansion of 0.25%, 0.5% Steel strands by weight of soil is observed to be diminished by 0.83% and 0.75% , 1.0% Steel filaments by weight of soil is observed to be expanded by 0.11 % and 16.98% separately and the relating OMC is diminished by 15.62%, 21.87% and 33.75% individually. The shear quality of the dirt with the expansion of 0.25%, 0.5%, 0.75% and 1% of Steel strands is observed to be diminished by 38.57%, 38.57%, 35.25% and 5.85%. The CBR estimation of the dirt with expansion of 0.25%, 0.5%, 0.75% and 1.0%, Steel filaments by weight of soil is observed to be expanded. From the restricted research center investigation directed we reasoned that the 0.75% of Steel fiber can generously improve the properties of Black cotton soil. Furthermore, in this way 0.75% of Steel fiber is the ideal fiber content for dark cotton soil. The design thickness of flexible pavement before stabilization is obtained as 450mm and after stabilization is obtained as 250mm.The estimated cost for constructing flexible pavement before stabilization of soil is obtained as 4018050 Rs /Km and after stabilization of soil is obtained as 3721894Rs/Km. The estimated cost after stabilization is found to be decreased by 7.37%.

Soil stabilization is the process which involves enhancing the physical properties of the soil in order to improve its strength, durability etc. by blending or mixing with additives. The different types of method used for soil stabilization are: Soil stabilization with cement, Soil stabilization with lime, Soil stabilization using bitumen, Chemical stabilization and a new emerging technology of stabilization by Geo textiles and Geo synthetic fibres. In this study, we are making use of Jute and Coir fibre as geo synthetic material for stabilization of soil. With the introduction of Jute and Coir fibres to the soil the CBR values will improve and thickness of pavement layer also gets reduced. It also reduces the intensity of stress on subgrade. Jute and Coir fibres are such a geo synthetic material which is easily available, eco friendly and also cost-effective. With the application of soil stabilization method in construction the overall cost gets reduced when compared to the ordinary method of construction. To determine the Liquid limit using Casagrande Method, Plastic limit by rolling the sample to 3mm diameter thread, Optimum Moisture Content and Maximum Dry Density using Standard Proctor Test, Unconfined compression test and also California Bearing Ratio by conducting CBR test.


Soil Stabilization is one of the modern techniques for modification of soil which are using in our daily life in construction. Due to increase in population land is also getting scarce so we need to build in the available area. So this technique we use is called Soil stabilization or modification of soil. As we know that some of the soils are not useful for construction. As a result while constructing pavements like national highways (NH) we should definitely build the pavement on soils like black cotton soil by improving its strength because the original nature of the soil will have poor bearing capacity and less strength. So by adding admixtures from Industrial wastes such as Ground granulated blast furnace slag(GGBS) which is the waste of iron ore i.e., in powder form and Lime which will increase the bearing strength of the soil, So that it will also increase the pavement design over long period of time which is the ultimate goal for the design of the pavement or any other construction purpose. So by adding these admixture using the industrial waste which is available in a low cost so that we can easily improve the strength of the soil because of the availability of admixtures in economy. After adding the admixtures Soil should be tested by some basic tests of U.C.C (Unconfined Compressive Strength) and also California bearing test (CBR) and also some basic tests like MDD (Maximum Dry Density) & OMC (Optimum Moisture Content), Plasticity index and liquid limit etc.., should be carried out in order to test the improved strength of the soil.


2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 59
Author(s):  
Gatot Rusbintardjo ◽  
Lisa Fitriyana ◽  
Nur Izzi M. Yusoff ◽  
Arafat Suleiman Yero

The strength and durability of the flexible pavement is highly dependent on the quality of the aggregate material used for base and subbase layers. This is can be understand since  95 percent of the weight-volume of the base and subbase layer is aggregate. Therefore using a good quality and strong base and subbase material is very important. In this paper, which is a report of a reseacrh,  Feldspar is used as stabilizer of base and subbase materlias of flexible pavement. Feldspar  is a group rock-ftant forming tectosilicate minerals that made up about 41% of the earth’s continental crust by weight. 5 to 25% of Feldspar with increment of 5% by weight of the base and also subbase were added. Direct Shear and California Baring Ratio (CBR) test were conducted., beside water content and dry density test. The results of direct shear  test show that cohesion of base and subbase materials decrease from 0,164 kg/cm2 of original base and subbase materials become 0,01 kg/cm2 for base and subbase material after adding with 25% of Feldspar, and angle of inernal friction increase from 47,670 become 49,800. Meanwhile the results of CBR test show that CBR value of base increase from 30% to 86,40%, as well as for subbase increase from 21,50% to 87,30% after adding with 15% of Feldspar. It can be concluded that adding aggregate of base and subbase with Feldspar the strenght improve signicantly, and the influence is the strengthening of the base and subbase layers.


2018 ◽  
Vol 162 ◽  
pp. 01020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nahla Salim ◽  
Kawther Al-Soudany ◽  
Nora Jajjawi

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.


2021 ◽  
Vol 42 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara Mansouri ◽  
Mehran Nasiri ◽  
Amir Modarres

Many pozzolans are waste products from industrial processes. Every year a huge amount of coal waste is gathered from the coal washing plant in the Hyrcanian forests of Iran. These materials can be used for soil stabilization in construction and maintenance projects of forest roads. This paper aims to (a) investigate the role of coal waste (CW) as a soil stabilizer and (b) determine the changes in soil specification regarding the environmental pollution in different combinations of materials (soil, lime (4 and 6%) and CW (3, 6, 9 and 12%)). For this purpose, different technical and environmental analysis and laboratory tests were performed. Technical tests showed that the soil liquid limit and maximum dry density decreased with an increase in lime and CW contents. Addition of CW could increase the soil CBR, UCS and OMC. According to XRD test, the addition of CW and lime can increase the size of crystals in stabilized soil samples. Environmental analysis showed that the use of stabilizer significantly reduced the concentration of heavy metals such as Cd, Cr and Pb. Also, all of the metal concentrations leached from samples satisfied the required criteria, but the addition of lime and CW increased the concentration of N, P, and K. These changes can increase the invasive species consistent with calcareous soil conditions along the roads. According to the results, the combination of coal waste and lime can be one of the best methods for in situ remediation. It would, however, be better to use a minimum amount of stabilizer in pavement layers of access roads due to environmental sensitivity.


Author(s):  
K.U. Arathi ◽  
K.M. Arhulya ◽  
V. Vinaya ◽  
P.V. Pooja ◽  
V.V. Athira

Black cotton soil is a soil with low bearing capacity, swelling and shrinkage characteristics. Due to its peculiar characteristics, it forms a very poor foundation material. As black cotton soil is an expansive soil; it creates problem for lightly loaded structure than moderately loaded structure. Through this project, we are trying to study the improvements in the properties of soil by adding coconut fiber of varying percentages. Tests will be conducted to determine liquid limit and unconfined compression strength. Stabilization of soil is an effective method for improving the properties of soil. It has great significance in the future projects. Keywords: Soil stabilization, CBR, Atterberg limits


2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 044-050
Author(s):  
Tsion Mindaye ◽  
Emer Tucay Quezon ◽  
Temesgen Ayna

Expansive soil swells when it is wet, and it will shrink when it dries. Due to this behavior of the soil, the strength and other properties of soil are inferior. To improve its properties, it is necessary to stabilize the soil with different stabilizers. Soil stabilization is a process to treat the soil to maintain, alter, or improve expansive soil performance. In this study, the potential of 'Fino' as stabilizing additive to expansive soil was investigated for the improving engineering properties of expansive soil to be used as subgrade material. The evaluation involved the determination of the Free Swell test, CBR test, Atterberg's limits, and the Proctor test of expansive soil in its natural state as well as when mixed with varying proportions of 'Fino.' The practices were performed on six proportions 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 25% and 30 % with expansive soil. The research result indicated a considerable reduction in Swelling, and the Maximum dry Density of soil was improved. Optimum moisture content decreased in increasing 'Fino.' At 30% of 'Fino,' the CBR values of expansive soil increased from 1.06% to 5.94%, Liquid Limit decreased from 95.2% to 29.4%, plasticity index decreased from 57.24% to 17.82% and the degree of expansion of the natural subgrade soil has reduced from "very high to medium." Hence, it is concluded that the 'Fino' at 30% has shown significant improvement in the expansive soil's engineering properties meeting the ERA and AASHTO Standard specifications requirements for road subgrade material.


2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2.1) ◽  
pp. 24
Author(s):  
Sajja Satish ◽  
Shyam Prakash Koganti ◽  
Kommineni Hemantha Raja ◽  
Kaza Raaga Sai

Expansive soil (Black cotton soil) is very weak and does not have enough stability for any type of construction work. To make the subgrade soil stable, by improving its engineering properties is very essential. In the present work, stabilization of subgrade soil by using Sand and Cement varying percentage of cement as 2%, 3%, 5% and constant percentage of sand by weight of soil, Rice Husk of 5%, 7%, 10%, and Lime is used to enhance the strength of subgrade soil. The purpose of this study is to determine the optimum dose of the stabilizer, which improves the strength and bearing capacity of soil less which is suitable for pavement structure. To evaluate the strength of soil, various tests have been performed such as Sieve analysis, Liquid limit, Plastic limit, Specific gravity, Compaction (OMC, MDD) and CBR test in the laboratory. The result shows that the use of the above materials in combination increases the California Bearing Ratio values (CBR). By using the CBR value the design of pavements to carry traffic in the range of 1 to 10 msa and 10 – 150 msa is calculated as per IRC: 37 – 2001.


The Population Is Increasing Day By Day So That No-Of Construction Activities Are Increasing Daily Which Turning The World Into A Concrete Jungle. The Need For Land Is Increasing For Construction Purpose. Black Cotton Soil Is Belonging To One Of The Major Soil Deposits In India. The Nature Of The Black Soil Is Highly Expansive. Its Nature Varies According To Moisture Present In The Soil. It Will Expand In The Presence Of Water And It Will Contract In The Absence Of Water. Due To This Nature, It Becomes A Very Danger To Construct A Structure In This Type Of Soils. It May Leave Severe Damage To The Foundation And Superstructure. Many Stabilization Methods Are Improved To Overcome This Problem. This Experimental Study Was Done One Black Cotton Soil To Improve Its Characteristics By Adding Admixtures Like Quarry Dust And Lime. Various Properties Like Liquid Limit, Plastic Limit, Maximum Dry Density, Optimum Moisture Content And California Bearing Ratio Were Studied By Adding Admixtures To The Black Cotton Soil. Experimental Study Shows An Effective Increase In Properties Of Black Cotton Soil. With The Help Of Studying Different Literature Papers, It Was Found That Black Cotton Soil Which Is Replaced With Quarry Dust Above 10% Shows Some Increase In Properties. Whereas For Lime It Is In Between 2% To 6%.


Author(s):  
M.A Tijani ◽  
S.O.A Olawale

Ede to Akoda is a trunk B-road built over 30 years ago. It has been in despicable condition leading to fatal accidents and loss of life and properties that impacted negatively on the community. This study investigated the flexible pavement failure along the road in order to ascertain the possible causes of its failure. The methodology adopted covered reconnaissance survey, assessment of the physical condition of the road and soil investigation of subgrade. The result of reconnaissance survey revealed that the surface wearing course has degraded extensively. The physical inspections showed that considerable segment of the drainage facilities has collapsed or totally blocked allowing extensive ponding of rain water on the road surface. The pot holes were deep and widespread in most places and the road is near total collapse. The result of soil investigation revealed that natural moisture content, specific gravity, liquid limit, plastic limit, plastic index, maximum dry density and optimum moisture content were within the specifications of the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing limits (FMWH). However, the California bearing ratio values were less than minimum 10% stated in the specifications, this suggests the nature of subgrade soil as a possible cause of failure of road pavements along Ede-Akoda Road, Nigeria. It is recommended that further research be conducted on other structures of the flexible pavement to better ascertain the causes of the studied road failure.


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