A study of the stabilization of Putnam silt loam with large organic cations

Author

George C. Bennett Jr.

Abstract

"Laboratory tests were conducted to determine if Aliquat, a quaternary ammonium chloride compound, could be used to change the physical properties of Putnam silt loam. The effects of adding varying amounts of Aliquat to the soil were measured in terms of the results of Atterberg limits tests, the moisture-density relationship, unconfined and triaxial compressive strength, and capillary adsorption characteristics. A small change in the Atterberg limits, the optimum moisture content, and the maximum dry density was noted. An increase in the unconfined compressive strength and a reduction in the moisture adsorption potential was accomplished by the addition of 0.25 and 0.5 per cent Aliquat. The workability of Putnam soil was noticeably improved by the addition of relatively small percentages of Aliquat"--Abstract, page ii.

Advisor(s)

Fry, Thomas S.

Committee Member(s)

Munger, Paul R.
Bayless, Jerry R.
Planje, Theodore J., 1919-1980

Department(s)

Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering

Degree Name

M.S. in Civil Engineering

Publisher

University of Missouri at Rolla

Publication Date

1964

Pagination

v, 30 pages

Note about bibliography

Includes bibliographical references (page 29).

Rights

© 1964 George C. Bennett, Jr., All rights reserved.

Document Type

Thesis - Open Access

File Type

text

Language

English

Thesis Number

T 1667

Print OCLC #

5962881

Recommended Citation

Bennett, George C. Jr., "A study of the stabilization of Putnam silt loam with large organic cations" (1964). Masters Theses. 5670.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/masters_theses/5670