1.2 - Procedures for Lime Stabilization
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What does lime stabilization aim to improve in soils?
💡 Hint: Think about the properties of soil.
What is a key test performed after lime is added to the soil?
💡 Hint: It's how we assess acidity or alkalinity.
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What is the main component used for stabilization in soils?
💡 Hint: It’s a common material in civil engineering.
True or False: Stabilized soil should always have a pH above 12.4.
💡 Hint: Think about the goals of lime treatment.
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If a soil sample requires a pH of 12.4 for stabilization, and the current pH is 11.5 with an addition of 5% lime raising it to 12.0, how can we determine the next steps?
💡 Hint: What do past experiments suggest about lime's effects?
Discuss how different clay mineralogies might affect the outcomes of lime stabilization, providing examples.
💡 Hint: Think about the chemical compositions of clays and their textures.
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