Indian Journal of Science and Technology

Abstract

Background/Objectives: Problematic soils cause more damage to structures which are resting over it due to less strength to support the loads acting on them during the construction as well as in service periods. A proper treatment of the subgrade soil is required for providing a stable working area for the construction of structures. In geotechnical point of view, soil stabilization with suitable admixtures fulfils the improvement in the soil characteristics for construction of foundation for light structures and pavements. Methods/Statistical Analysis: In this study an attempt is made to analyse the effect of soil stabiliser RBI grade 81 on two different soils treated with varying percentages of admixture for different curing periods. The strength properties are studied by conducting the UCC and CBR test for treated soils with 2%, 4% and 6% of RBI for specific curing of 7, 28 and 60 days. Microstuctural studies by Scanning electron microscopy had done on untreated and treated soils shows the relevant structural changes which promotes the strength attainment with the addition of admixtures while curing period increases. Findings: This study shows a substantial improvement in problematic soils by treated with RBI grade 81 shows the increasing value of UCC ranging from 1.5 to 11 times and California Bearing Ratio values shows an increase of 65% and 41% from 2% and 2.19% for the both the soils with the addition of 6% RBI additives at the curing period of 60 days. Improvement/Applications: Use of RBI 81 in soil stabilisation renders a better stabilizing agent making the soils capable of meeting the constructional requirements with improved engineering properties.
Keywords: CBR, RBI 81, Soil Stabilisation, UCS