
For various construction purposes soils may be improved through the addition of chemical binders. These chemical additives range from waste products to manufactured materials and include mainly lime, fly ash, Portland cement and cement kiln dust (CKD). They bind soil particles together in order to make the soil matrix more water and pressure resistant. Soil binder has two functions: erosion control and soil stabilization. The success of common soil binder applications varies significantly depending on the local conditions and use of stabilized soil. Lime in certain forms can be used as soil binder. These forms are quicklime, hydrated lime and…
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