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...

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Main Authors: Yongzhen Cheng, Xiaoming Huang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-12-01
Series:Applied Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/9/1/30

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