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Archive | ISSUE: , Volume: Jul-Sep-2022

Index Properties of Road Construction Soils in Southwestern Nigeria


Author:Faluyi, S.O., Amu, O.O., and 2Adetoro A. E.

published date:2022-Jul-08

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Abstract

The purpose of this research is to determine the index qualities of soils used for road construction in Southwestern Nigeria. A total of fifty-four samples were collected, three (3) from each senatorial district of each state in the study area (54). The soil samples were tested for natural moisture content (NMC), specific gravity, particle size analysis, and Atterberg limits using conventional techniques. The acquired index attributes were compared to a relevant standard. For all of the soil samples, the NMC and specific gravity values ranged from 3.02 to 17.94 and 2.05 to 2.89, respectively. The particle size distribution demonstrated that the majority of the soil materials did not fall within the 5–20% standard range of sub-base and base course materials. Most soil's plasticity qualities showed that they were unsuitable as underlying soil for flexible pavement. Thirty-two samples received an overall rating of excellent to good, whereas twenty-two samples received a grade of fair to poor. Some soils are only suitable as subgrade materials unless stabilized. To produce a long-lasting road, substantial attention must be paid to quality management of road construction soils in Southwestern Nigeria, as well as stabilization of inappropriate soils.

Keywords: Index properties, Soils classification, Flexible pavement, Southwestern Nigeria,

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