Use of Lime Piles as an Alternative Method for Stabilisation of Road Embankments

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dc.contributor.authorNakyeyune, J. R.
dc.contributor.authorBamwesigye, S.
dc.contributor.authorJjuuko, S.
dc.contributor.authorKalumba, D.
dc.date.accessioned2020-01-29T09:47:14Z
dc.date.accessioned2021-12-22T10:20:33Z
dc.date.available2020-01-29T09:47:14Z
dc.date.available2021-12-22T10:20:33Z
dc.date.issued2017
dc.descriptionThis is a proceeding paper presented at the 9th South African Young Geotechnical Engineers Conference, 13, 14 & 15 September 2017 – Salt Rock Hotel, Dolphin Coast, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal 695 on Use of Lime Piles as an Alternative Method for Stabilisation of Road Embankmentsen_US
dc.description.abstractThe durability and performance of an embankment depends on its stability. Several options are available for controlling stability and settlement problems associated with embankment slopes. One of them involves using stabilising agents which are suitable for the existing embankment. This research focused on improving the engineering properties of clay soil insitu by using lime pile technique. The clay soil was obtained from a failed embankment along Kamwenge – Fort portal road, chainage 18 + 900. Preliminary tests were carried out to determine if the soil required stabilisation. It had a high liquid limit of 58.6%, plastic limit 26.5% and plasticity index of 32.1. It was classified as CH using the Unified Soil Classification System. Various tests were carried out, for curing days of 14, 21 and 28, to investigate the effect on the engineering properties of the soil. Results showed an increase in Maximum Dry Density, shear strength and a decrease in Optimum Moisture Content and plasticity index hence improved soil properties for embankment slope stability.en_US
dc.identifier.citationNakyeyune et al. Use of Lime Piles as an Alternative Method for Stabilisation of Road Embankments. Proceedings of the 9th South African Young Geotechnical Engineers Conference, 13, 14 & 15 September 2017 – Salt Rock Hotel, Dolphin Coast, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal 695en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11951/860
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisher9th South African Young Geotechnical Engineers Conferenceen_US
dc.subjectLimeen_US
dc.subjectSoilen_US
dc.titleUse of Lime Piles as an Alternative Method for Stabilisation of Road Embankmentsen_US
dc.typeOtheren_US
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