An Experimental Study of Compaction and Strength of Stabilized Cohesive Soil by Stone Powder

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Nihad Bahaaldeen Salih

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The In this experimental study, natural stone powder was utilized to improve a cohesive soil’s compaction and strength properties. According to the significant availability of limestone in the globe, it has been chosen for the purpose of the study, in addition to considering the existing rock industry massive waste. Stone powder was used in percentages of 4, 8, 12, 16% replaced from the soil weight in dry state. Some of cohesive soil’s consistency, shear, and compaction properties were depicted after improvement. The outcomes yielded in significant amendments in the experimented geotechnical properties after stone powder addition considering 60 days curing period. Cohesion and friction angle were notably increased by 12% and 21% respectively. This study can provide an experimental basis for the stabilization mechanism of the fine-grained soil, and guidance for the better stabilization scenario by available cheap natural resources and waste.

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“An Experimental Study of Compaction and Strength of Stabilized Cohesive Soil by Stone Powder” (2022) Journal of Engineering, 28(12), pp. 125–136. doi:10.31026/j.eng.2022.12.09.

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