Practice Specific Testing Protocols - 1.2.1.3 | 18. Lime Stabilization | Geotechnical Engineering - Vol 2
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Question 1

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What is the purpose of lime stabilization in soils?

💡 Hint: Think about soil properties that affect construction.

Question 2

Easy

Name one property of soil that influences its ability to react with lime.

💡 Hint: Consider the characteristics that lime interaction depends on.

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Question 1

What is the ideal pH that should be targeted for optimum lime stabilization?

  • 12.0
  • 12.4
  • 13.0

💡 Hint: This is the value specified in the testing protocols.

Question 2

True or False: Lime should only be added to soils that have a pH lower than 7 for effective stabilization.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about what lime is meant to achieve.

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Question 1

Given a soil sample with 10% organic matter, propose a strategy to test its suitability for lime stabilization and explain your reasoning.

💡 Hint: Consider how organic matter affects lime reaction.

Question 2

How would you approach a scenario where two different lime percentages yield the same pH of 12.3? Provide a detailed testing methodology.

💡 Hint: What variables might affect your testing results the most?

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