The Importance of Cal in the stabilization of soils

Lime can be used in the treatment of soils in varying degrees depending on the purpose or quantities. Apply a small amount of lime in the soil is to dry and change the soil. But before you begin the task of arrangement and construction of a new pavement, should develop plans and changes on the ground.

Furthermore, the use of lime for drying, temporary modification and stabilization of soils are not just for roads.

The most commonly used for lime treatment and soil stabilization therefore, is the high-calcium limestone containing a maximum of 5% of magnesium oxide or hydroxide. But too often used dolomitic lime, which has between 35 and 45% magnesium oxide.

With dolomitic lime can better ensure the stabilization of soils, although the magnesium fraction reacts more slowly than calcium.

Lime alone or combination with other materials, is used a range of soil types. Mineralogical soil properties determine the degree of reactivity with lime and final resistance stabilizer layers develop.

Although there are different processes of application of lime, the fact is that depending on the soil, give yourself an amount of lime and a particular way.

Finally one of the most important utilities of lime is to dry the soil, as it combines chemically with the water is perfect for drying.

In addition, other advantages of using lime in soil stabilization is that it helps to compaction and further work in this pavement.