Use of Paper Ash and Lime as a Sustainable Stabilized Materials for Lateritic Soil

This research investigates the effectiveness of paper ash and lime for stabilizing lateritic soils in road construction applications. We assessed varying concentrations of paper ash and lime (0%, 3%, 6%, and 9%) to evaluate their effectiveness for soil stabilization. Initial analyses, including gra...

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Main Authors: Adekunle Isaac Omole, Oyekunle Pius Adegoke, Arafat Ayodeji Adeowu, Musa Odunayo Sabit, Yinka Benjamin Oluwadiya, Ibrahim Ademola Fetuga
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Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal de Viçosa (UFV) 2024-05-01
Series:The Journal of Engineering and Exact Sciences
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Online Access:https://periodicos.ufv.br/jcec/article/view/18782
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author Adekunle Isaac Omole
Oyekunle Pius Adegoke
Arafat Ayodeji Adeowu
Musa Odunayo Sabit
Yinka Benjamin Oluwadiya
Ibrahim Ademola Fetuga
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description This research investigates the effectiveness of paper ash and lime for stabilizing lateritic soils in road construction applications. We assessed varying concentrations of paper ash and lime (0%, 3%, 6%, and 9%) to evaluate their effectiveness for soil stabilization. Initial analyses, including grain size distribution through wet sieving, specific gravity, moisture content, and Atterberg limits, were conducted to classify the soil. Following this, strength and compaction tests utilized standard proctor compactive energy, a method well-suited for field application. The findings indicated a general reduction in Atterberg limits (liquid limit, plastic limit, and plasticity index), an increase in maximum dry density (MDD), and a decrease in optimum moisture content (OMC) with increased concentrations of paper ash and lime. A thorough analysis of the results, along with a comparison to established standards, demonstrated significant improvements in soil properties. Specifically, the study found that 6% paper ash provided optimal stabilization, while 9% lime was effective as a stabilizing agent. These materials are suitable for use in the construction of subgrades and subbases for roads, aligning with AASHTO standards.
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spelling doaj-art-6778a4d6a22d42e391083c2b22a4e72c2025-02-02T19:53:45ZengUniversidade Federal de Viçosa (UFV)The Journal of Engineering and Exact Sciences2527-10752024-05-0110410.18540/jcecvl10iss4pp18782Use of Paper Ash and Lime as a Sustainable Stabilized Materials for Lateritic SoilAdekunle Isaac Omole 0Oyekunle Pius Adegoke1Arafat Ayodeji Adeowu2Musa Odunayo Sabit3Yinka Benjamin Oluwadiya4Ibrahim Ademola Fetuga5Morgan State University, USAFederal University of Technology, Akure, NigeriaNorthern Illinois University, Dekalb, Illinois, USA University of Kentucky, Kentucky, USAMarquette University, USAUniversity of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos, Nigeria This research investigates the effectiveness of paper ash and lime for stabilizing lateritic soils in road construction applications. We assessed varying concentrations of paper ash and lime (0%, 3%, 6%, and 9%) to evaluate their effectiveness for soil stabilization. Initial analyses, including grain size distribution through wet sieving, specific gravity, moisture content, and Atterberg limits, were conducted to classify the soil. Following this, strength and compaction tests utilized standard proctor compactive energy, a method well-suited for field application. The findings indicated a general reduction in Atterberg limits (liquid limit, plastic limit, and plasticity index), an increase in maximum dry density (MDD), and a decrease in optimum moisture content (OMC) with increased concentrations of paper ash and lime. A thorough analysis of the results, along with a comparison to established standards, demonstrated significant improvements in soil properties. Specifically, the study found that 6% paper ash provided optimal stabilization, while 9% lime was effective as a stabilizing agent. These materials are suitable for use in the construction of subgrades and subbases for roads, aligning with AASHTO standards. https://periodicos.ufv.br/jcec/article/view/18782Atterberg limitsMaximum dry densityOptimum moisture contentPlastic limitShrinkage limit
spellingShingle Adekunle Isaac Omole
Oyekunle Pius Adegoke
Arafat Ayodeji Adeowu
Musa Odunayo Sabit
Yinka Benjamin Oluwadiya
Ibrahim Ademola Fetuga
Use of Paper Ash and Lime as a Sustainable Stabilized Materials for Lateritic Soil
The Journal of Engineering and Exact Sciences
Atterberg limits
Maximum dry density
Optimum moisture content
Plastic limit
Shrinkage limit
title Use of Paper Ash and Lime as a Sustainable Stabilized Materials for Lateritic Soil
title_full Use of Paper Ash and Lime as a Sustainable Stabilized Materials for Lateritic Soil
title_fullStr Use of Paper Ash and Lime as a Sustainable Stabilized Materials for Lateritic Soil
title_full_unstemmed Use of Paper Ash and Lime as a Sustainable Stabilized Materials for Lateritic Soil
title_short Use of Paper Ash and Lime as a Sustainable Stabilized Materials for Lateritic Soil
title_sort use of paper ash and lime as a sustainable stabilized materials for lateritic soil
topic Atterberg limits
Maximum dry density
Optimum moisture content
Plastic limit
Shrinkage limit
url https://periodicos.ufv.br/jcec/article/view/18782
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