Improvisation ofGeotechnical Properties ofBlack Cotton Soils withGranite Waste - An Environmental Approach
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Mechanical and Civil Engineering (IOSR-JMCE) - Year 2018, Vol 15, Issue 3
Abstract
Black cotton (BC)soils are known to be potential expansive soils. Pedagogicalclassification as Vertisols is used for long time in agricultural and engineering research in India and other countries. The BC soils are considered problematic and sometimes as natural potential hazard be as they result in extensive damage to civil structures because of excessive seasonal volumetric variations (swelling and shrinkage). The widespread ubiquitous black cotton soils around the world and their geotechnical challenges to structures require a clear knowledge of their peculiar properties to enable effective utilization of BC soils by suitable alterations for engineering purposes. In this context we made a small attempt in stabilization of black cotton soils with natural granite waste powder obtained from the building stones industry. We have chosen this topic to safeguard the environment by using natural material for stabilization of the expansive soils. The results regarding engineering and index properties of the BC soils are encouraging. We also propose to undertake the further research in this regard to experiment with various size fractions of the granite powder.
Authors and Affiliations
K. Anupama, Sai Kumar, A. Srinivas, Anjaneyula . , Dr. R. S. N. Sastry
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