Practice Design Procedures - 1.2 | 17. Chemical Modification or Stabilization | Geotechnical Engineering - Vol 2
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1.2 - Design Procedures

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Question 1 Easy

What are the primary chemicals used for soil stabilization?

💡 Hint: Think of common construction materials.

Question 2 Easy

What does plasticity index indicate?

💡 Hint: Consider soil behavior with moisture.

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Question 1

What is one of the primary advantages of using quick lime in soil stabilization?

Increased moisture retention
Cementation of soil particles
Reduction in heavy metals

💡 Hint: Consider the chemical reaction in stabilization.

Question 2

True or False: A strength gain of at least 700 kPa is needed for effective cement stabilization.

True
False

💡 Hint: Reflect on cement requirements.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Imagine you have a clay soil with a plasticity index indicating high plasticity. Discuss whether lime, cement, or a combination would be best suited for stabilization and why.

💡 Hint: Focus on the properties of the soil and benefits of each chemical.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate a soil stabilization project where the initial test shows only a 20 psi increase in strength with lime. What steps would you recommend to improve this outcome?

💡 Hint: Think about the ingredients and conditions for better stability.

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