This paper describes the results of research carried out for evaluating the effects of hydrated lime, with and without chemical activators, for the modification (up to 2% lime) and stabilisation (more than 2% lime) of residual granite soils. The effects of the modification of granitic soils with the addition of 2% calcitic lime were studied; and the res...
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View ArticleAlthough expansive soils have been widely studied by different authors, just a few have made methodological proposals to comprehensively evaluate this phenomenon. The aim of this paper is to suggest a methodology which will serve as guideline to evaluate soil expansiveness in a... View Article
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