1.5 - Strength requirements for stabilization and modification
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What is cementation?
💡 Hint: Think about how glue holds objects together.
List one chemical used in soil stabilization.
💡 Hint: You can find it in construction materials.
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What is the minimum strength gain for lime stabilization?
💡 Hint: Recall the specific figures mentioned in the section.
True or False: Chemical stabilization should improve soil's plasticity index.
💡 Hint: Think about the desired outcomes of chemical treatment.
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Design a test for soil that has been mixed with quick lime and compare its results against untreated soil.
💡 Hint: Consider how you’ll measure success between the two samples.
A construction site reports natural soil strength of 280 psi. You need to stabilize it with cement. Determine the minimum amount of cement needed if you aim for a strength of 390 psi.
💡 Hint: Work out how much strength gain is required to meet your target.
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