Practice Procedures for Lime Stabilization - 1.2 | 18. Lime Stabilization | Geotechnical Engineering - Vol 2
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Question 1

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What does lime stabilization aim to improve in soils?

💡 Hint: Think about the properties of soil.

Question 2

Easy

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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Question 1

What is the main component used for stabilization in soils?

  • Cement
  • Lime
  • Sand
  • Gravel

💡 Hint: It’s a common material in civil engineering.

Question 2

True or False: Stabilized soil should always have a pH above 12.4.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the goals of lime treatment.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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?

Question 2

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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