Effect of fineness on lime stabilization of low plasticity clays

In this study, stabilization with lime was investigated within the scope of surface soil stabilization. The main aim of the study is to examine the grindability of the lime and investigate the effect of grinded lime on the strength and durability behavior of stabilized soil. This paper is divided into two parts. The first part deals with the grindability of the lime. The second part analyses the results of geotechnical tests with grinded and ungrinded lime. Ungrinded lime, 90% of which is below 48 microns, was reduced to less than 20 microns. The test samples were prepared by adding 2%, 4%, 6%, 8% and 10% of grinded and ungrinded lime to a low plasticity clay according to the Unified Soil Classification System. Curing times for strength tests were determined as 1, 7, 14 and 28 days. The properties of the prepared mixtures were investigated by their geotechnical properties such as index, strength and durability. In the light of the data obtained from the experiments, it is concluded that the fineness of the lime has a direct positive effect on the strength and durability characteristics.