CONSISTENCY LIMIT AND COMPACTION PROPERTIES OF WASTE MARBLE DUST-STABILIZED LATERITIC SOIL FOR LANDFILL LINER APPLICATION
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This study investigated the consistency limits and compaction characteristics of waste marble dust (WMD)-stabilized lateritic soil for use as landfill liner material. XRD analysis revealed that the unstabilised lateritic soil is predominantly kaolinite, while chemical analysis showed WMD is rich in CaO, indicating cementitious potential. Incorporating WMD reduced the liquid limit from 36.4% to 30.2% and increased the plastic limit from 12.0% to 24.0%, resulting in a lower plasticity index but maintaining values above the 7% threshold for liners. Maximum dry density (MDD) increased with WMD addition up to 9%, achieving 2.11 Mg/m³ under heavy compaction, while optimum moisture content (OMC) generally decreased, indicating improved compaction efficiency. These modifications are attributed to cation exchange, flocculation, and the filler effect of WMD. Overall, the WMD-stabilized lateritic soil meets typical geotechnical criteria for landfill liners, offering an effective and sustainable reuse of marble waste.
Keywords: Lateritic Soil, Waste Marble Dust, Consistency Limits, Compaction, Landfill Liner
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