Methods of soil stabilization: 1. Mechanical Stabilization 2. Lime Stabilization 3. Cement Stabilization 4.Bitumen Stabilization 5.Fly ash Stabilization 6.Stabilization by chemicals 7.Stabilization by heating 8.Stabilization by grouting
Mechanical Stabilization:
In this method, stabilization of soil is done without adding any
chemicals or admixtures. The procedure of mechanical stabilization is
described below.
i. Initially the soil is excavated using excavator and then it is ground to finer particles using pulveriser.
ii. In this pulverized soil, well graded aggregates are spread and mixed till homogeneous mixture will form.
iii. Then water is sprinkled which is optimum moisture content i.e.
OMC for getting maximum dry density i.e. MDD.
iv. The heavy roller (8 to10 tone capacity) is used to compact soil 15 to 20 cm thickness as per type of soil available.
v. The compacted surface is cured sprinkling water on it, followed by compaction. The curing and compaction is done alternatively for seven days.
vi. Then the stabilized portion is allowed for its further use.