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grained and pozzolanic in nature. Fly ash reacts actively with hydrated lime
and hence is used in combination with lime as a stabilizer. A mixture of about
10 to 35 % of fly ash and 2 to 10 % of lime forms as effective stabilizer for
stabilization of highway bases and sub bases .Soil-lime-fly ash mixes are
compacted under controlled condition with adequate quantity of water.
1.2.4 MISCELLANEUS METHODS.
Apart from the methods listed above, there are some other simple methods
like removal and replacement of soil. In this paper these are discussed first
before taking up above techniques.
Another old and simple method of improving soils is to cover them with a
temporary surcharge fill. This method is called precompression, preloading,
or surcharging. It is especially useful in soft clayey and silty soils because the
static weight of the fill causes them to consolidate, thus improving both
settlement and strength properties. Once the desired properties have been
obtained, the surcharge is removed and construction proceeds on improved
site.