5.2.2.a. Lime Stabilization

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is lime stabilization?

   Hint

   Think about soil treatment techniques.

2. 2.

   Why is the plasticity index important?

   Hint

   Consider what plasticity means in terms of soil.

3. 3.

   What is the main purpose of lime stabilization?

   • To increase water content
   • To enhance soil strength
   • To decrease soil density

   Hint

   Think about why stabilization is important.

4. 4.

   True or False: Lime stabilization is effective for sandy soils.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Recall which types of soil are best treated with lime.

5. 5.

   You are tasked with designing a road over clayey soil. Explain how you would incorporate lime stabilization and justify your choice.

   Hint

   Consider both soil conditions and structural requirements.

6. 6.

   Discuss the environmental impacts of using lime in soil stabilization versus cement stabilization and suggest sustainable practices.

   Hint

   Think about transportation and production processes.