Assessment of Index Properties of Lateritic Soils in Offa for Road Construction Works

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dc.contributor.authorJ.A. Ige, B.A. Ibitoye and M.B. Kazeem
dc.date.accessioned2024-11-14T10:20:49Z
dc.date.available2024-11-14T10:20:49Z
dc.date.issued2020
dc.description.abstractLateritic soils are the most common surface deposits occurring in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world. The index properties of lateritic soil of selected borrow pits in Offa, Nigeria for road construction works has been investigated. Specific gravity, natural moisture content, particle size distribution and Atterberg limits tests were conducted on the samples taken from the borrow pits/lateritic deposits. The results revealed that the specific gravity of the soil samples has been classified as inorganic soils. The natural moisture content of samples A to D, are within the average specified limit for road constructions while sample E does not conform to the specified range (which is an indication of high water adsorption capability of the soil material). The soils of samples A and B; and C and E, fall under group A-6 and A-7-6, respectively, suggesting poor road construction material. However, soil samples D fall under group A-2-7 classification suggesting good road construction material. Soil samples A, B, C, and D are within the maximum standard limit of liquid limit, thereby making them suitable for subgrade, subbase and base materials. While sample E value is above 50% rendering it unsuitable materials.
dc.identifier.issn2320-9186
dc.identifier.urihttps://kwasuspace.kwasu.edu.ng/handle/123456789/2777
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherGlobal Scientiric Journals
dc.titleAssessment of Index Properties of Lateritic Soils in Offa for Road Construction Works
dc.typeArticle
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