Experimental study on Chemical Technique for Stabilizing Weak

Foundation Soil
Magdi M. E. Zumrawi -University of Khartoum, Department of Civil Engineering, Khartoum, Sudan
Email: Magdi.zumrawi@yahoo.com, Tell:0912355758
Eman Mahmoud Elnoor-University of Khartoum; Civil Engineering Department M.Sc. of Structural Engineering
Email: Memyelnoor@gmail.com, Tell: 0913513647

Results and Discussion

Fig.(1) structures crack from expansive soil
Project Objectives:-
Improvement of bearing capacity of
Black Cotton Soil on addition of lime
and cement for loose sand.
To avoid the expansive soil problem
(damage, cracks, etc.)
Prevent swell- shrink of expansive-
clay soil.
Effect of lime on Compressive
strength of soil.
Fig.(3) behavior of expansive soil
Laboratory test
Methods
Various techniques are available for stabilization
of black cotton soil, Injection is the most
important and effective method; which is used in
this study by lime, previous researches had used
lime as powder mixed with soil, in current study
stabilization by using grouting shows great result
than previous method.
Swell Potential of Treated and Non-Treated Soils

Introduction:
Expansive soil is a difficult soil for construction
because of its cyclic swell - shrink behavior and low
strength. These types of soils expand significantly
when it is in contact with water and shrink when
water evaporates out, resulting severe damages to Fig.(5) Laboratory test
lightly loaded structures constructed on them.
Structures on weak ground often require
improvement in order to ensure the safety and the Strength estimate of treated and non-
stability of buildings. Fig.(4) Grouting with lime treated soils
Graduation Requirements.
Methodology Dry Sieve Analysis. Conclusions
Liquid Limit The compaction characteristics and unconfined
compression strength of lime grouted samples
In order to achieve the objectives of this
study, we compare the result tests a natural
Plastic Limit. increased significantly, coupled with considerable
reduction in plasticity and swelling
Stabilization with grouting results higher strength
sample and treated sample grouting by
slurry of lime and cement material with free swell. and low swelling in expansive soil.
The investigation findings conclusively proved that
water
direct shear, compaction. grouting is a useful and effective technique for
stabilizing foundation soils.

Fig.(2) swell shrink cyclic unconfined compression. www.postersession.com