GEOTECHNICAL POTENTIALS OF THE ALUMINIUM DROSS-LIME TREATED LATERITIC SOIL FOR ROAD APPLICATIONS

Authors

  • SOLOMON IDOWU ADEDOKUN Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Lagos, Nigeria
  • ABDULMUQIT OLAYIWOLA SHUAIB Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Lagos, Nigeria
  • MICHAEL EZIMA NWOYE Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Lagos, Nigeria
  • MARTINS OLUWADAMILARE OGUNDELE Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Lagos, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29081/JESR.2025.v31.i1.002

Keywords:

aluminium dross, geotechnical properties, hydrated lime, lateritic soil, strength characteristics

Abstract

Increasing production of aluminium dross (AD) is posing disposal problems, causing serious pollution. In this study, the effectiveness of this material and hydrated lime (HL) in enhancing geotechnical features of A-7-6 and CH classified soil was evaluated. The soil was admixed with 0-20 % AD and 0-9 % HL by mass of the soil, various geotechnical tests were conducted on soil specimens. A combined mixture of 6 - 9 %HL and 20 %AD that achieved results which fall within the minimum UCS of 0.75 - 1.5 MPa specified for sub-base layer of medium to heavy traffic roads is recommended for strength enhancement of the A-7-6 soil.

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Published

2026-01-16

Issue

Vol. 31 No. 1 (2025): Journal of Engineering Studies and Research

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How to Cite

GEOTECHNICAL POTENTIALS OF THE ALUMINIUM DROSS-LIME TREATED LATERITIC SOIL FOR ROAD APPLICATIONS. (2026). Journal of Engineering Studies and Research, 31(1), 19-33. https://doi.org/10.29081/JESR.2025.v31.i1.002

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