Experimental investigation on soil stabilization technique by adding nano-aluminium oxide additive in clay soil

Abstract

In this research article, soil stabilisation is carried out by the latest method: nanotechnology. The stabilizer nano-aluminum oxide is used as a stabilising agent in concentrations of 0.2%, 0.4%, 0.6%, 0.8%, 1%, and 1.2%. Because it is 99% pure and nanoscale, it has a large surface area for analysing the properties and strength of soil tests such as Atterberg’s limit, pycnometer, proctor compaction test, California bearing ratio test, and unconfined compressive strength. These tests are done for parent soil and soil with different percentages of nanomaterials. The nanostabilizer addition increases the unconfined compressive strength, California bearing ratio, liquid limit, and optimum moisture content value. One percentage of nano-aluminium oxide is considered an optimum dosage. Beyond the optimum amount, there is a change in soil property. The CBR value, liquid limit, and OMC of soil all go down, so it is recommended to use 1% nano-aluminum oxide to improve sub-grade clay soil.