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Cement Stabilized Akwuete Lateritic Soil and the Use of Bagasse Ash as Admixture

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  • International Journal of Science and Engineering Investigations

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  • 2012

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Abstract (2. Language): 
The lateritic soil collected from Akwuete borrow site, Ukwa East Local Government Area of Abia State, classified as an A-2-6 soil on the AASHTO classification was stabilized using 4% and 6% cement with variations of bagasse ash ranging from 0%(control), 2%, 4%, 6%, 8%, and 10% by weight of the dry soil. The effect of bagasse (sugarcane foil) ash on the soil was investigated with respect to compaction characteristics and California bearing ratio (CBR) tests. The results obtained indicate a decrease in maximum dry density (MDD) with 4% cement content and an increase with 6% cement content. There is also an increase in optimum moisture content (OMC) for both 4% and 6% cement content all with increase in bagasse ash content of 0%, 2%, 4%, 6%, 8%, and 10% by weight of the soil on the constant cement contents of 4% and 6%. An increase was also recorded in the CBR of the soil. This shows a potential of using bagasse ash as admixture in cement stabilized lateritic soil.
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