1.2.1 - Determining Optimum Lime Content
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What benefit does lime provide to soil?
💡 Hint: Think about changes in soil behavior.
What pH level do we aim for when stabilizing soil with lime?
💡 Hint: This is slightly above neutral.
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What is the optimum pH level for lime stabilization?
💡 Hint: Recall the pH that maximizes lime effectiveness.
True or False: Organic content in soil does not affect lime stabilization.
💡 Hint: Think about what affects chemical reactions.
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A soil sample is tested and found to have a pH of 12.10 after adding lime. If you want to achieve a target of 12.40, what would you do?
💡 Hint: Consider the next steps if your results are just below target.
After determining an optimum lime content of 5%, what further tests should be conducted to ensure effective stabilization?
💡 Hint: Think about what properties are crucial to construction.
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