Practice Mechanical And Physical Tests (1.2.1.1) - Lime Stabilization - Geotechnical Engineering

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Question 1.
What does lime stabilization improve in soil?
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Think about the main properties discussed.
Question 2.
Is pH important in lime stabilization?
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What pH level are we targeting?
3Question 3.
What is one main effect of lime stabilization on soil?
- Increases plasticity
- Decreases swelling
- Reduces density
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Think about the positive outcomes of lime treatment.
4Question 4.
True or False: The optimum lime content is determined by achieving a pH of 12.4.
- True
- False
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Recall the pH target discussed.
Question 5.
You have a soil sample with an initial pH of 12.00. How much lime must you add to reach 12.40?
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Think about the relationship between lime percentage and pH increase.
Question 6.
A soil has high organic content. Discuss how you would approach stabilization with lime.
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Remember, scale back the initial lime amounts in sensitive soils!

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