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Influence of Grades of Cement on Stabilization of Poorly Graded Sand

Author(s):

Sumit Mukeshkumar Sharma , L.D College of Engineering; Prof. M.G. Vanza, L.D College of Engineering

Keywords:

Standard Proctor Test, Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC), Poorly Graded Sand

Abstract

In the present study an attempt has been made to compare the compaction characteristics of designed poorly graded sand using two different grades of ordinary Portland cement. Cement has been used as a binding agent and was mixed with sand in varying percentages ranging from 4% to 12%. Standard proctor tests were carried out on these sand-cement mix so as to find the optimum proportion of cement to be added to sand to achieve maximum dry density. Results indicate that the optimum sand-cement mix on basis of maximum dry density was achieved at 92:8 proportion using OPC 53 grade cement and at 90:10 proportion using OPC 43 grade cement.

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Paper ID: IJSRDV4I30635
Published in: Volume : 4, Issue : 3
Publication Date: 01/06/2016
Page(s): 569-571

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