USE OF BRICK KILN DUST AND CALCIUM CHLORIDE IN ENHANCING THE STRENGTH OF EXPANSIVE SOIL
Sayed Sohail Kazm
M.Tech Galaxy Global Group of Institutions Dinarpur, Ambala , IN
Er. Abhishek
M.Tech Galaxy Global Group of Institutions Dinarpur, Ambala , IN
Waseem Madni
M.Tech Galaxy Global Group of Institutions Dinarpur, Ambala , IN
Keywords: Brick kiln dust, Calcium chloride
Abstract
Clayey soil is also known as cohesive soil due to the strong intermolecular forces present between its particles. But many times for various engineering purposes the soil does not have required properties and does not match the desired standards, in such cases the soil properties need to be upgraded. Enhancement of soil properties can be achieved by stabilising the weak soil by various mechanical and chemical methods. In this study Brick Kiln Dust and Calcium Chloride are used in order to stabilize the weak soil and achieve desired strength. Various soil samples were prepared by adding brick kiln dust and calcium chloride in varying proportions and the samples prepared were tested to determine the strength of soil. The results achieved showed that by adding brick kiln dust and calcium chloride the strength of soil can be enhanced to match the desired standards. As the brick kiln dust is a waste material from, the kiln, addition of the dust proves economic. Various tests performed in this study were Liquid limit, Plastic limit, Unconfined compression test, California bearing ratio test and Free swell index test
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