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Effect of Lime on Bagasse Ash-Stabilised Expansive SoilsG. O. Adunoye; K. Oladepo; I. Yinusa; D. E. Chibuogwu
April 22, 2024•DOI: 10.52589/AJENSR-URT0IHWE•Volume 7 Issue 2•1,258 views
Management of agricultural wastes and improvement of construction soils have become increasingly necessary for sustainable development. This study therefore stabilised selected expansive soils using bagasse ash (BA) and lime, with a view to determining the effect of lime on BA-stabilised soils. Two soil samples (identified as Sample A and Sample B) were collected from two identified locations characterised with expansive soils in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Southwestern Nigeria. Using standard procedures, the following preliminary and geotechnical tests were conducted on the soil samples in their natural state: moisture content determination, particle size analysis, specific gravity, Atterberg limits, compaction and unconfined compressive strength (UCS). BA was then introduced to the soils in 5 %, 10 % and 15 % proportions by weight of dry soil. Thereafter, Atterberg limits and UCS tests were conducted on the BA-stabilised soils. Also 2.5 % lime was introduced to each proportion of BA earlier used. Atterberg limits and UCS tests were then conducted on the BA-lime stabilised soils. Results showed that the two soils in their natural state have high plasticity and they both belong to the A-2-7 group. For both BA and BA-lime stabilised soil samples, plasticity reduced with increase in the stabilisers, which implies an improvement in the soil properties. Also, UCS of both BA and BA-lime stabilised soil samples increased with optimum values at 10 % BA content. Expectedly, addition of lime increased the values of UCS for each combination of stabilisers. It was concluded that BA could be used to improve the properties of expansive soils and that the addition of certain proportions of lime does not have a negative impact on the stabilisation properties of BA, but rather improves it.
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Comparative Evaluation of Stabilized Soil Properties Incorporating Bagasse Ash with Cement Vs Lime on Determination of Best Additive CombinationsMohammed Ganiyu Oluwaseun1; Charles Kennedy
January 29, 2024•DOI: 10.52589/IJMCE-ZSNCXBZT•Volume 7 Issue 1•1,289 views
This study investigated the use of bagasse ash from Custus arabicus L. as a pozzolanic admixture for stabilizing expansive black cotton soil alongside cement and lime. Samples of the problem soil were collected and treated with varying proportions (2.5-10% by dry weight) of bagasse ash in combination with a constant 8% content of cement or lime. The engineering properties of the treated composites such as maximum dry density, optimum moisture content, consistency limits, California bearing ratio and unconfined compressive strength were evaluated based on standard procedures. The results showed that both the cement-bagasse ash and lime-bagasse ash composites were effective in modifying the expansive behavior and improving the strength of the black cotton soil. Key indicators like liquid limit, plastic limit and plasticity index decreased with rising bagasse ash content, indicating a reduction in soil shrink-swell potential. Meanwhile, properties enhancing load-bearing capacity such as maximum dry density, optimum moisture content, CBR and UCS values increased upon treatment. Among the mixtures, soil stabilized with 8% cement and 7.5% bagasse ash composite exhibited the optimal performance. Compared to untreated soil, maximum improvements of 66.4% and 102.6% were recorded in the CBR and UCS values respectively for the optimal cement-bagasse ash blend. Overall, both lime and cement-based composites incorporating bagasse ash from Custus arabicus L. showed potential for modifying expansive subgrades and increasing their structural capacity. The study established the viability of utilizing agro-industrial waste alongside conventional stabilizers for ground improvement works.
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The use of X-Ray Computed Tomography for the Assessment of the Internal Structure of Carbonated SoilAmos Yala Iorliam; Ajibola Rasaq Lawal; Rilwanu Ibrahim
November 19, 2022•DOI: 10.52589/IJMCE-A1HGJX8L•Volume 5 Issue 1•1,069 views
This study looks at the use of X-ray computed tomography (XRCT) technique to determine the internal structure of carbonated lime treated kaolin. The results show that the formation of calcium carbonate (CaCO_3) along the depth of carbonated kaolin can be determined using XRCT. The carbonate formed shows to be evenly distributed deep down the lime treated kaolin. The air voids of carbonated lime treated kaolin decreased compared to the corresponding non-carbonated lime treated kaolin. CaCO_3 content obtained from XRCT compared favourably with that from TGA and calcimeter technique. XRCT has the potential for the determination of internal structure of carbonated lime treated soil.
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Carbon Capture Potential in Waste Modified Soils: A ReviewAmos Yala Iorliam; Alfred Wilson Opukumo; Benedict Anum
August 23, 2022•DOI: 10.52589/IJMCE-X4J0ETUU•Volume 5 Issue 1•1,498 views
Carbonation of lime modified soil could capture carbon dioxide (CO_2) alongside strength improvement for road pavement materials. Due to large amounts of 〖CO〗_2 emissions and increasing cost of primary soil stabilizers such as lime and cement, the use of lime-based wastes have been encouraged. This paper reviews waste materials based on separate potential for 〖CO〗_2 capture and strength improvement of soils. Such wastes include cement kiln dust (CKD), saw dust ash (SDA), steel slag, basic oxygen steel (BOS) slag, ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS), coal fly ash (CFA) and cattle bone powder (CBP). Based on separated considerations of 〖CO〗_2 capture and strength improvement, CKD, SDA, BOS and GGBS have shown to have both high 〖CO〗_2 capture and strength improvement potential for weak soil. Future laboratory studies on lime-based waste (such as CKD and SDA) treated soil for combined 〖CO〗_2 capture and strength improvement need to be conducted.
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