Effect of sulphate on the properties of lime stabilised kaolinitic soil
Abstract
Effect of addition of sulphate to lime treated red earth on the index properties has been studied. Generally, liquid limit and plastic limit increase with increasing sulphate concentration and curing period. The mechanism of these changes have been explained based on the thickness of diffused double layer, changes in structure of clay particles due to alteration of the reaction products of soil-lime reactions. Comparison of liquid limit with free swell index and shrinkage limit helps to understand the role of sulphate in lime treated soils.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Stabilization
Geotechnical and construction materials studies
Soil Management and Crop Yield
Publication details
- Journal / source
- CRC Press eBooks
- Pages
- 149–154
- Publication date
- 24 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter