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The study investigates the enhancement of clayey soil properties in the Ayarwaddy region, Myanmar, for road construction using lime stabilization. Laboratory tests showed significant improvements in soil strength and durability with varying lime content, leading to optimal stabilization benefits. Additionally, a cost comparison indicated that lime stabilization is a more economically viable option, offering substantial savings in material transportation for infrastructure projects.

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5 Abstract

The study investigates the enhancement of clayey soil properties in the Ayarwaddy region, Myanmar, for road construction using lime stabilization. Laboratory tests showed significant improvements in soil strength and durability with varying lime content, leading to optimal stabilization benefits. Additionally, a cost comparison indicated that lime stabilization is a more economically viable option, offering substantial savings in material transportation for infrastructure projects.

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The study focuses on enhancing the engineering properties of clayey soil in


the Ayarwaddy region, Myanmar, for use as a sub-grade layer in road construction.
Natural soils in the study area exhibit poor strength, high compressibility, and
susceptibility to moisture variations, which render them unsuitable for sub-grade
applications without treatment. Lime stabilization was selected as the chemical
stabilization method due to its proven effectiveness in improving soil properties. The
research investigates the effects of lime content at varying percentages (4%, 6%, 8%,
and 10% by weight) on the soil's Plasticity Index (PI), Optimum Moisture Content
(OMC), Maximum Dry Density (MDD), California Bearing Ratio (CBR), and
Unconfined Compressive Strength (UCS). Laboratory testing was conducted
following ASTM standards to compare the natural and lime-stabilized soils. The
results revealed significant improvements in soil properties with lime stabilization.
Key findings include a decrease in plasticity, an increase in UCS and CBR values, and
changes in the chemical composition of the soil due to pozzolanic reactions between
lime and soil minerals. Calcium Silicate Hydrate (CSH) and Calcium Aluminate
Hydrate (CAH) compounds formed during the reaction contributed to enhanced soil
strength and durability. Optimal lime content was determined based on these
improvements, ensuring maximum stabilization benefits. In addition to engineering
analysis, a cost comparison between traditional sub-grade construction using
borrowed materials and lime-stabilized soil was conducted. The findings
demonstrated substantial cost savings with lime stabilization, primarily due to reduced
material transportation requirements. While machine and fuel costs increased slightly,
the overall project cost decreased significantly, making lime stabilization a more
economically viable option for road construction in resource-limited regions. This
research highlights the technical and economic feasibility of lime stabilization for
improving clayey soils in the Ayarwaddy region. The findings contribute valuable
insights into sustainable and cost-effective road construction practices, providing a
scalable solution for infrastructure projects in areas with similar soil conditions.

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