17. Effect of Addition of Admixtures
The addition of admixtures to soil primarily serves the purpose of stabilizing it and improves various physical properties, including density, shear strength, permeability, and bearing capacity. Compaction affects soil by decreasing voids and thus increasing density, which in turn influences settlement and compressibility. Different types of soils exhibit varying responses to compaction, impacting overall soil structure, pore pressures, and stress-strain characteristics.
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6.2Results In Increased Bearing Capacity.
What we have learnt
- Admixtures enhance soil stabilization and accelerate densification.
- Compaction reduces voids, thus increasing dry density and affecting other properties like shear strength and permeability.
- Different compaction methods yield distinct characteristics in cohesive and granular soils.
Key Concepts
- -- Admixtures
- Substances added to soil that enhance its stability and physical properties.
- -- Compaction
- The process of reducing voids in soil to increase its density and overall bearing capacity.
- -- Shear Strength
- The maximum resistance of a soil to shear stress, influenced by compaction and water content.
- -- Permeability
- The ability of soil to transmit water, which can be affected by density and compaction efforts.
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