An Experimental Study to check the moisture content and Dry Density of Alluvial Soil

Abstract

Since we all know, soil is one of nature’s most common and abundant construction materials. So, all type of constructions are either built with or upon the soil. Subgrade and its strength is the most important part of a road pavement, if its poor, then it goes under the process of stablization. Sometimes soil subgrade is replaced with stronger soil material just to enhance its strength. Following process may increase the economy in the structural thicknesses of a pavement. Few materials like Cement, fly ash, lime, fibers etc. may be commonly used for soil stabilization.The main objective of this experimental study is to check the basic properties of soil like Dry Density and Moisture Content. Here firstly the mixing conditions for alluvial soil with CMS Bitumen emulsion have been attempted and then  followed by four different material conditions to indicate the variation in dry density and moisture content to achieve the best possible strength properties of alluvial soil.