MethodsX (Dec 2023)
The experimental procedures of sand and lime as base soil stabilization materials on the modified proctor values for flexible pavement construction
Abstract
During road construction, one of the major challenges encountered is dealing with weak subgrade soil, specifically expansive soil that experiences volume changes due to variations in moisture content. Lime stabilization is a widely used method for improving post-construction stability, offering cost savings, and reducing environmental impact. This study reviews various methods for creating soil-lime mixtures, comparing testing methods. Effective soil stabilization leads to improved construction outcomes, cost reduction, and minimized environmental impact. Soil characteristics, including Maximum Dry Density (MDD) and Optimum Moisture Content (OMC) value, are important factors in determining suitability for construction. Therefore, this study focused on soil characterization, grain analysis, Atterberg limits, and modified compaction before and after lime as well as sand stabilization. This study also determined soil characteristics, grain gradation, Atterberg limit, and modified compaction, and also developed implementation methods and budget plans for stabilized earthworks. Subsequently, the tests included moisture content, density, specific gravity (Gs), sieve analysis, grain analysis with a hydrometer, Atterberg limits, and modified compaction. The tests were conducted with varying percentages of sand (20 %) and lime (5 %, 10 %, 15 %, and 20 % of soil dry weight). Original soil moisture content value (w) = 53.70 %, Wet soil unit weight (γ) = 1.69 gr/cm3, Gs = 2.69, The original soil is classified into A-2–7 as (silty gravel or clay and sand) according to AASHTO. • This method shows the effect of sand and lime as base stabilization materials. • This method examines the roles of modified proctor on the flexible pavement. • This study explores MDD and OMC for curing times of 1, 7, and 14 days.
