Stabilization of soft soil using agricultural waste Department: Civil Engineering By: Realone83 Project ID: 7760 Rating: (5.0) votes: 2Rate this project12345 Price:₦4000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractCement, lime, and bitumen are common additives for road construction nowadays, but they are highly expensive. In order to achieve standard engineering criteria, subgrade strength and durability must be treated. The objectives of this project are to use sugarcane peel to stabilize soft soil. The soil samples were taken behind the Batagarawa Secretariat in three different trial pits with depths ranging from 1.5m to 2m. The collected samples were sundried and sieved to remove larger particles larger than 75mm. Various laboratory tests were performed on the soil samples. Atterberg limit test, sieves analysis test, specific gravity test, compaction test, and CBR test were all performed. The sugar cane peel was collected from Katsina''''s central market and burned open air before being sieved through a 0.425mm sieve to obtain fine ashes. The soft soil was fully mixed with 0%, 3%, 6%, and 9% sugar cane peel by dry weight of the soil sample to determine the maximum dry density (MDD), optimum moisture content (OMC), and California bearing ratio (CBR) of the sample with sugar cane peel. It was revealed that combining sugar cane peel with soft soil enhanced the engineering properties of the soil by lowering the (MDD) and increasing the CBR value from 6.5% to 7.25% at 3%, indicating that the best value for stabilization using sugar cane peel is 3%. According to the findings, sugar cane peel can be used to stabilize subgrade soil....Preview Download Preview +Other Civil Engineering project topics and materials you might be interested in»Comparing the compressive strength of concrete made with sand as fine aggregate and with chipping dust as fine aggregate»The comparative study of the compressive strength of concrete made with granite to that made with river round stone (pebble) and local stone»The use of computer in civil engineering»Importance of timber in civil engineering construction»Construction and Installation of a Panel Door»Construction of wardrobe key study on wood work»Effect of street trading on traffic performance and control»Assessment of different types of foundation and their mode of construction»Comparison of soil bearing capacity of different locations in Imo state»Investigation into the suitability of sand and gravel materials commonly used in building construction»Investigating the effect of partial replacement of cement with eggshell powder in concrete production»An investigation in to the causes of cracks in building and possible solutions - a case study of Kukar Gesa community in Katsina metropolis»Determination of the causes, effects of environmental pollution and its possible control within Kwara and Osun state»Suitability of available laterite material in Ilorin East local government area for road construction»Model for prediction of rainfall intensity in Lagos