NTL Record

Title Chemical Compaction Aids for Fine-Grained Soils: Vol. II
Record ID 57264
Personal Name
Creator
Hoover, James M.; Handy, Richard L.
Corporate Creator Iowa State University. Engineering Research Institute
Corporate
Contributor
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Research and Development
Publisher United States. Federal Highway Administration. Offices of Research & Development
Publication Date 19780600
Language English
Abstract This paper includes moisture-density-strength screening tests performed on several additional chemicals and an evaluation of the standard AASHTO T-99 moisture-density tests results performed on soil specimens prepared under varying conditions of drying, pulverization, and re-use. Theory and applicability of project use of the Iowa K-Test for determination of cohesion, angle of internal friction, lateral stress ratio, and other soil parameters obtained from 1/30 cu ft specimens are described. Also presented are the Phase II laboratory moisture-density strength study of chemicals selected primarily from Phase I as evaluated through both qualitative and statistically related procedures, laboratory compaction growth, and 7-day moist cure results, and a discussion of the mechanisms of chemical compaction aids as evaluated through the assistance of infrared spectrography, vapor pressure osmometer, and zeta potential tests. Based on the total study, an "ideal" compaction aid is described. Phase III presents results of field trials conducted on a roadway embankment near Knoxville, Marion County, Iowa, and a soil-aggregate base near Villanueva, New Mexico.
Rosap ID dot:29903
Rosap URL https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/29903
TRT Terms Comminution; Compaction; Embankments; Fine grained soils; Screenings; Swelling index
Geographical
Coverage
Iowa; New Mexico
Contract Number DOT-FH-11-8135
Report Number FHWA-RD-79-64
Resource type Tech Report
URL https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/57000/57200/57264/chemicalcompacti00hoov_0.pdf
Format PDF
Database NTL Digital Repository