Cement stabilization of lateritic soils | |
| Author | Ng, Shih-chung |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no. 125 |
| Subject(s) | Soil stabilization Soil cement |
| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment if the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering in the SEATO Graduate School of Engineering, Bangkok, Thailand. |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | Large increases in the volume of traffic on highways and airports has highlighted the importance of high quality material for the con¬ struction of sub-base and base courses of pavements. In order to utilize locally available materials, cement stabilization is suggested. Laboratory studies were conducted on three lateritic soils from Hua Hin, Chantaburi, and Khon Kaen. The primary objectives of this study were (1) to investigate the physical behavior of these lateritic soils, (2) to examine the stability and suitability of . cement-treated lateritic soils, and (3) to determine the optimum amount of cement required for the stabilization of the selected lateritic soils. Soil properties, cement concentration, moisture content at compaction, compacted density, curing conditions (including time, temperature, and method), and durability were investigated. Results showed that the response to cement stabilization of these lateritic soils is excellent. The optimum amount of cement ranges from 4 to 5 per cent. The higher the activity of the lateritic soil, the greater will be the amount of cement required. The compressive strength of cement-stabilized lateritic soils increases with increasing cement concentration, varies greatly with the molding water content; large decreases in strength were observed with a decrease in the compacted density. Increasing the curing time was found to increase the com¬ pressive strength of soil-cement mixtures. Other variables were also studied and are reported upon. |
| Year | 1966 |
| Type | Special Study Project Report (SSPR) |
| School | School of Management |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Thesis (Year <=1979) |
| Chairperson(s) | Dr. Za-Chieh Mb; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Dr. Chai Mulctabhan;Dr. John Hugh Jones;Dean Milton E. Bender, Jr. |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Eng.) - SEATO Graduate School of Engineering |