Experimental Study on Variation of Consistency Limits of a Lime Stabilized Solina ,Soil Srinagar-J&K

Clay soil can be stabilized by the addition of a small percentage, by weight, of lime as, it enhances many of the engineering properties of the soil. This produces an improved construction material. Generally the amount of lime needed to modify a clay soil varies from 1 to 3 per cent, whilst that required for cementation varies from 2 to 8 per cent. Montmorillonitic clay soils respond more rapidly to lime treatment than do those in which kaolinite is the dominant clay mineral. Thus, this paper presents a concise investigation on insitu physical and mechanical properties of soil samples collected from Solina Site Srinagar and the subsequent stabilization with lime. Laboratory tests involved determination of insitu physical properties, compaction characteristics and shear strength parameters. The test results showed that the soil mainly consists of high plasticity clayey silt. The test results indicate that in-situ state of soil is not suitable for using construction site either as foundation medium or as construction material. Therefore, effects of lime on Atterberg limits/Consistency limits were evaluated. Test results indicate that lime can effectively improve the engineering properties of soil under consideration. Thus, the aim of this study is to improve the soil characteristics for sustainable development in the capital City.