Saudi Journal of Engineering and Technology (SJEAT)
Volume-2 | Issue-12 | 465-471
Original Research Article
Effect of Additive Type and Percent on Soil Plasticity
Elaf Jassim Mahan, Anas Kareem Hussein
Published : Dec. 30, 2017
Abstract
In the current study, the effects of three types of additive (lime, cement and
cement kiln dust) on the plasticity of a soil are studied. The results of the study
indicate plasticity index are affected by the addition of (cement, lime and cement kiln
dust) and the effectiveness of these additives depends on the soil treated and the
amount and type of additive used. The main results show that with increase of
Additive the plastic limit increases and liquid limit decreases, hence decreases
plasticity index and it is revealed that a change of soil texture takes place. While
Addicrete BV does not effect on the Atterberg limits or the soil texture of the soil.
Then the plasticity properties of the soils including liquid, plasticity and shrinkage
limits as well as plasticity index were investigated and compared among the
specimens in different mixture proportions. Atterberg limits (Plastic limit “PL”,
Liquid limit “LL”, and Plasticity index “PI” = LL-PL) play an important role in soil
identification and classification.