RELATIVE STABILIZING EFFECT OF VARIOUS LIMES ON CLAYEY SOILS

The relative stabilizing effects of 2 hydrated limes and 3 quicklimes from various commercial producers are discussed. The effects of variations in lime gradation and calcium hydroxide content on the unconfined compressive strength of 3 different soils are presented. The strengths of specimens treated with hydrated lime, even in comparisons based on equivalent Ca(OH)2 content. It was also found that the coarser limes tested were more effective than the fine. Correlations are established between lime gradation and compactability and between specimen density and compressive strength.

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• Authors:
  • Alexander, Max L
  • Smith, Robert E
  • Sherman, George B
• Publication Date: 1972

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Pagination: pp 27-36
• Monograph Title: Compaction and stabilization
• Serial:
  • Highway Research Record
  • Issue Number: 381
  • Publisher: Highway Research Board

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Calcium oxide; Soil mechanics; Soil stabilization
• Subject Areas: Geotechnology; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00043776
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: ISBN 0-309-02050-6
• Files: TRIS, TRB
• Created Date: Jun 1 1973 12:00AM