BibTeX:

@article{IJIRSTV3I4046,
     title={Comparison of Geotechnical Engineering Properties of Black Cotton Soil by Adding Lime and Sugarcane Straw Ash},
     author={Rahul Jatav and Prof. A.K. Singhai},
     journal={International Journal for Innovative Research in Science & Technology},
     volume={3},
     number={4},
     pages={103--105},
     year={},
     url={http://www.ijirst.org/articles/IJIRSTV3I4046.pdf},
     publisher={IJIRST (International Journal for Innovative Research in Science & Technology)},
}

Black cotton soil or expansive soil covers almost more than 20% of Indian geographical area. Madhya Pradesh has approximately 44% area under this category. This soil has peculiarity of good fertility with respect to grains but poor for construction activities. In this study the results of laboratory investigation on the use of Lime and Sugarcane Straw Ash with this soil are compared for different engineering properties. Black cotton soil mixed with Lime and Sugarcane straw ash (SCSA) in different proportion and its effects are compared for different geotechnical properties. It is observed that when Lime is added to this soil, significant variation in Optimum Moisture Content (OMC) increased from 19.50% to 23.50% and Maximum Dry Density increased from 1.63g/cc to 1.80g/cc. The soaked CBR also increase from 2.22% to 9.72%. Also observed that in case of Sugarcane Straw Ash (SCSA) significant variation in Optimum Moisture Content (OMC) increased from 19.50% to 19.62% and Maximum Dry Density increased from 1.63g/cc to 1.82g/cc. The soaked CBR also increased from 2.22% to 4.90%.

Lime, Sugarcane Straw Ash, Compaction, OMC, CBR