5.2.2.a - Lime Stabilization
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Practice Questions
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What is lime stabilization?
💡 Hint: Think about soil treatment techniques.
Why is the plasticity index important?
💡 Hint: Consider what plasticity means in terms of soil.
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What is the main purpose of lime stabilization?
💡 Hint: Think about why stabilization is important.
True or False: Lime stabilization is effective for sandy soils.
💡 Hint: Recall which types of soil are best treated with lime.
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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.
Discuss the environmental impacts of using lime in soil stabilization versus cement stabilization and suggest sustainable practices.
💡 Hint: Think about transportation and production processes.
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