Soil modification by addition of cactus mucilage

被引:13
作者
Akinwumi, Isaac I. [1 ]
Ukegbu, Ikenna [1 ]
机构
[1] Covenant Univ, Dept Civil Engn, Ota, Nigeria
关键词
green technology; Opuntia ficus-indica; pavement material; soil stabilization; tropical soil; NOPAL MUCILAGE; OPUNTIA; CEMENT; LIME;
D O I
10.12989/gae.2015.8.5.649
中图分类号
TU [建筑科学];
学科分类号
0813 ;
摘要
This research provides insight on the laboratory investigation of the engineering properties of a lateritic soil modified with the mucilage of Opuntia ficus-indica cladodes (MOFIC), which has a history of being used as an earthen plaster. The soil is classified, according to AASHTO classification system, as A-2-6(1). The Atterberg limits, compaction, permeability, California bearing ratio (CBR) and unconfined compressive strength of the soil were determined for each of 0, 4, 8 and 12% addition of the MOFIC, by dry weight of the soil. The plasticity index, optimum moisture content, swell potential, unconfined compressive strength and permeability decreased while the soaked and unsoaked CBR increased, with increasing MOFIC contents. The engineering properties of the natural soil, which only satisfies standard requirements for use as subgrade material, became improved by the application of MOFIC such that it meets the standard requirements for use as sub-base material for road construction. The effects of MOFIC on the engineering properties of the soil resulted from bioclogging and biocementation processes. MOFIC is recommended for use as a modifier of the engineering properties of soils, especially those with similar characteristics to that of the soil used in this study, to be used as a pavement layer material. It is more economical and environment-friendly than conventional soil stabilizers or modifiers.
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页码:649 / 661
页数:13
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