ISSN: 0149-6115
Page Count: 6

Classification of Expansive Soils by Sediment Volume Method

Sridharan, A
Professor and research scientist,Indian Institute of Science,

Rao, SM
Professor and research scientist,Indian Institute of Science,

Joshi, S
Undergraduate student,Indian Institute of Technology,

Abstract

A soil expansivity classification is proposed based on the sediment volume ratio defined as the ratio of the sediment volume in 0.025% sodium chloride solution to that in kerosene. The results of the proposed classification agree well with one based on the oedometer test results of compacted soil specimens.

Keywords:
clays, swelling, sediment volume, heave, kaolinite, montmorillonite

Paper ID: GTJ10181J
DOI: 10.1520/GTJ10181J
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