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Methods of Soil Stabilization: Top 8 Methods | Soil Engineering

The following points highlight the eight major methods of soil stabilization. The methods are: 1. Lime-Pozzolana Stabilization 2. Cement Stabilization 3. Soil-Bituminous Stabilization 4. Organic Stabilizers 5. Thermal Stabilization 6. Electrical Stabilization 7. Complex Stabilization Technique 8. Complex Stabilization. Method # 1. Lime-Pozzolana Stabilization: Pozzolana is a siliceous material, which, while in itself possessing to cementitious properties will in a [...]

By V Misra|2018-05-16T06:54:29+00:00May 16, 2018|Soil Stabilization|Comments Off

Soil Stabilization: Principles, Effects, and Its Techniques [with calculations]

The term soil stabilization means the improvement of the stability or bearing power of the soil by use of controlled compaction, proportioning and the addition of suitable admixture or stabilizers. Stabilization deals with physical, physico-chemical and chemical methods to make the stabilized soil serve its purpose as engineering material. The basic principles in soil stabilization are stated below: Principles: 1. [...]

By V Misra|2018-05-16T06:54:28+00:00May 16, 2018|Soil Stabilization|Comments Off

Compaction of Soil: Definition, Principle and Effect | Soil Engineering

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to the Compaction of Soils 2. Definition of Compaction 3. Principle 4. Effect 5. Factors 6. Method. Introduction to the Compaction of Soils: Soil is used as a construction material for constructing embankments and subgrades. Embankments are constructed to raise the ground level above the existing level up to the formation [...]

By Trishna B|2018-02-16T16:51:59+00:00February 16, 2018|Soil Compaction|Comments Off

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Methods of Soil Stabilization: Top 8 Methods | Soil Engineering

Soil Stabilization: Principles, Effects, and Its Techniques [with calculations]

Compaction of Soil: Definition, Principle and Effect | Soil Engineering