Stabilizing Agents on Soil Subgrade in Foundation

Abstract

This study will focus on the use of rice husk ash (RHA) and cement as soil stabilizing agents. The use of RHA has gained attention as a sustainable alternative to cement due to its pozzolanic properties. Soil stabilization is a common practice in geotechnical engineering to improve the strength and stability of soils. Cement is a widely used soil stabilizing agent in construction industry, but it can be expensive and has negative environmental impacts during production.The study will involve laboratory tests to determine the engineering properties of soil samples treated with varying percentages of RHA and cement. Key tests will include compressive strength tests, direct shear tests, and unconfined compression tests. The results will be analyzed to determine the optimum percentage of RHA and cement that can improve the strength and stability of the soil.This study aims to contribute to the development of sustainable and cost-effective soil stabilization techniques that can be applied in various geotechnical engineering applications. The use of RHA as a soil stabilizing agent can reduce the environmental impact of soil stabilization and provide an alternative to traditional cement stabilization. The findings of this study will be useful for researchers, engineers, and construction professionals who are interested in using sustainable soil stabilization techniques.