Lime treatment boosts soil strength and plasticity for improved construction.
The researchers looked at how adding lime to soil affects its properties. They found that adding lime reduces soil's ability to change shape, and the more lime added, the better. The type of soil also plays a big role in how strong the mixture becomes. Longer curing periods make the mixture stronger. Overall, treating fine-grained soil with lime improves its properties, and using quality lime can create strong lime-soil mixtures.