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18. Lime Stabilization

Lime stabilization is an effective method for enhancing the properties of medium, moderately fine, and fine-grained soils by reducing plasticity and increasing strength and workability. The process involves determining the optimal lime content through mechanical tests, pH measurements, and compaction tests. Key test procedures include the Eades and Grim pH test, unconfined compression tests, and California Bearing Ratio tests to evaluate soil stabilization efficacy.

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Sections

  • 1

    Lime Stabilization

    Lime stabilization is a process that improves the properties of medium, moderately fine, and fine-grained soils for construction purposes by enhancing their plasticity, strength, and workability.

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  • 1.1

    Introduction To Lime Stabilization

    This section discusses the process and benefits of lime stabilization in soils, highlighting key properties and procedures to determine the optimum lime content.

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  • 1.2

    Procedures For Lime Stabilization

    Lime stabilization improves the properties of soils, making them less plastic and stronger through a chemical reaction.

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  • 1.2.1

    Determining Optimum Lime Content

    This section outlines the processes for determining the optimum lime content for soil stabilization, emphasizing the effects of lime on soil properties.

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  • 1.2.1.1

    Mechanical And Physical Tests

    This section discusses the effects of lime stabilization on soil properties and outlines the procedures for determining lime content and conducting tests.

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  • 1.2.1.2

    Ph Measurement Procedures

    This section outlines the procedures for stabilizing soil using lime through pH measurement to optimize lime content.

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  • 1.2.1.3

    Specific Testing Protocols

    This section outlines the testing protocols for determining the optimal lime content required to stabilize subgrade soils.

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  • 1.2.2

    Atterberg Limits Testing

    Atterberg Limits Testing involves assessing the plasticity characteristics of fine-grained soils to understand their behavior and stability when subjected to varying moisture content.

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  • 1.2.3

    Compaction Testing

    This section discusses the principles and methods of lime stabilization in soils, focusing on its effects on soil properties and the testing procedures to determine optimum lime content for stabilization.

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  • 1.3

    Additional Tests

    This section discusses the role of lime stabilization in improving soil properties and the methods to evaluate optimal lime content.

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  • Lime stabilization improves...
  • The optimum lime content is...
  • Various tests are mandated ...

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