Research Article

Influence of Nanolime and Curing Period on Unconfined Compressive Strength of Soil

Table 1

Basic properties of original soil.

PropertyValue

Natural water content, () (%)22.8
Maximum dry density, (g/cm3)1.87
Optimum water content, () (%)15.6
Liquid limit (LL) (%)31
Plastic limit (PL) (%)18.7
Plasticity index PI (%)12.3
USCS classificationCL
Specific gravity ()2.63
% gravel0.0
% sand57.5
% silt22.5
% clay20.0