Practice Additional Tests - 1.3 | 18. Lime Stabilization | Geotechnical Engineering - Vol 2
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1.3 - Additional Tests

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Question 1 Easy

What is lime stabilization?

💡 Hint: Think about the purpose of adding lime to soil.

Question 2 Easy

Why is pH important in lime stabilization?

💡 Hint: Consider how acidic or basic the soil is for reactions.

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Question 1

What pH level must be reached for effective lime stabilization?

10.2
12.4
14.0

💡 Hint: Think about the threshold required for chemical processes in soil.

Question 2

True or False: Lime stabilization is only effective for coarse-grained soils.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the types of soils that benefit from treatment.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given a soil sample that requires stabilization, outline a detailed experimental plan to determine the optimal lime content, including the tests you would perform and why each is necessary.

💡 Hint: Consider the impacts of pH and other soil properties on stabilization.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze the limit of lime's effectiveness when stabilizing soils with varying clay mineralogy. What factors would you consider?

💡 Hint: Focus on how mineral types affect lime's chemical reactivity.

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