Effect of Mineral Additives on the Behavior of an Expansive Soil for Use in Highway Subgrade Soils
Black cotton soil (BCS) forms a major soil group in Kenya and is characterized by high shrink/swell potential when exposed to water. A comprehensive series of laboratory tests were performed on BCS treated with lime (0–9%), volcanic ash (VA, 0–25%), and their combinations in orde...
Main Authors: | Yongzhen Cheng, Xiaoming Huang |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-12-01
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Series: | Applied Sciences |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/9/1/30 |
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