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15 samples
#4 Sieve,
1 Inch Sieve,
2 Inch Sieve
Check compaction
Lime Testing
Soil sampler
Depth Testing
Phenolthalein lime
testing solution
Keep moist
56.08
74.10/56.08 = 1.32
Ca(OH)2
Molecular Weight Ca(OH2)
Ca 40.08 x 1 = 40.08
O 16.00 x 2 = 32.00
H
1.00 x 2 = 1.02
Total
74.10
Close to 1.25?
Dry application
Mix one time and compact soon
SPT TESTS
In Situ CBR
From University of Kentucky Transportation Center
Implementation
Stabilization or modification of all new
highways with CBRs of 6 or less is
recommended by Kentucky Transportation
Cabinet
Chemical stabilization is now a standard in
highway construction
Many industries and businesses use
chemical stabilization
Benefits
Economical
Prevents pavement failures during
construction
Structural credit can and is be given to
stabilized subgrade
Reduces subgrade swell
Long-term 30 years or more
Spreads Loads
100 psi
100 psi
4 psi
15 psi
Unstabilized Granular Base
Stabilized Base
Unstabilized Base
Stabilized
Base
Stabilized Base
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