Masters Theses
Abstract
"The theory of chemical stabilization of a swelling clay was reviewed. The effect of several chemicals on the engineering properties of Putnam soil was investigated using the Atterberg tests. Strength of concentration of chemical additives versus preferred structural orientation of treated Putnam was investigated using sedimentation procedures similar to those used in the hydrometer analysis of fine grained soil sizes. Swell tests were conducted under a static load of 1.25 psi on untreated Putnam, Putnam in combination with sodium carbonate, and Putnam treated with calcium hydroxide. These tests were conducted at varying initial moisture contents and dry densities.
It was found from the swell tests that the measured swell of Putnam under the load used was uniquely related to the initial moisture content of the sample"--Abstract, page ii.
Advisor(s)
Heagler, John B., 1924-1999
Committee Member(s)
Ash, Richard L.
Fry, Thomas S.
Planje, Theodore J., 1919-1980
Department(s)
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering
Degree Name
M.S. in Civil Engineering
Publisher
Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy
Publication Date
1963
Pagination
vi, 49 pages
Note about bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 47-48).
Rights
© 1963 Dale E, Dobson, All rights reserved.
Document Type
Thesis - Open Access
File Type
text
Language
English
Thesis Number
T 1463
Print OCLC #
5950448
Link to Catalog Record
Recommended Citation
Dobson, Dale E., "A study of chemical stabilization of the swell properties of Putman soil" (1963). Masters Theses. 2876.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/masters_theses/2876
