Practice Mechanical and Physical Tests - 1.2.1.1 | 18. Lime Stabilization | Geotechnical Engineering - Vol 2
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Question 1 Easy

What does lime stabilization improve in soil?

💡 Hint: Think about the main properties discussed.

Question 2 Easy

Is pH important in lime stabilization?

💡 Hint: What pH level are we targeting?

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Question 1

What is one main effect of lime stabilization on soil?

Increases plasticity
Decreases swelling
Reduces density

💡 Hint: Think about the positive outcomes of lime treatment.

Question 2

True or False: The optimum lime content is determined by achieving a pH of 12.4.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall the pH target discussed.

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Challenge 1 Hard

You have a soil sample with an initial pH of 12.00. How much lime must you add to reach 12.40?

💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between lime percentage and pH increase.

Challenge 2 Hard

A soil has high organic content. Discuss how you would approach stabilization with lime.

💡 Hint: Remember, scale back the initial lime amounts in sensitive soils!

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