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QUAID-E-AWAM UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, NAWABSHAH

PROFORMA FOR SUBMITTING A RESEARCH PROPOSAL

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1. Project Title
Properties of Nawabshah Soil using Marble Dust.

2. Project Synopsis
Soil is the most important element controlling erosion inupland sites because structure depends upon many physical and biological elements and processes. (Kay and Angers, 2002).Soil classification enables the engineer to assign a soil to one of limited number of groups, based on the material properties and characteristics of the soil. The classification groups are then used as a system of reference for soils. Soil can be classified in the field or in the laboratory. Field technique is usually based upon visual recognition. Laboratory technique includes several specialized tests. [1]

Treatment of soil with a binding agent (lime, cement, cementitious road binder) consists of incorporating this binder into the soil, possibly with the addition water, and mixing more or less intimately, generally in situ, until obtaining a material which is homogeneous enough to possess new properties. This technique uses the chemical similarities of the soil and the binder, as opposed to a mechanical treatment only, such as compaction. [2] There are two methods used to apply soil stabilization materials. The first is the admix way. This is used where it is necessary to combine two different soils together for stabilization. This can be done as follows: In-place mixing: accomplished by blending of soil and stabilization materials on the jobsite. Off-site mixing: accomplished by using station- ary mixing plants. Windrow mixing: accomplished by mixing the materials using a grader. The second way is the surface penetration application, which is accomplished by placing a soil treatment material directly to the existing ground surface by spraying or other means of distribution. Some of the additives used in soil stabilization are cement, lime, bituminous products, and calcium chloride. Cement-treated bases are the most commonly used for the purpose of upgrading a poor quality soil. Soil-cement is a mixture of pulverized soil and measured amounts of Portland cement and water, compacted to a high density. The mixture of non cohesive and cohesive soils, produce stable soils. The stabilization techniques, which ensure soil stability without the addition of any foreign matter is known as mechanical stabilization. [3], [4]. [5] This research emphasizes the damages occurred due to the poor soil in the foundations. For that study, the research will be carried out on different soil samples which will be taken locally from Nawabshah. Certain factors like, behavior of the material, soil classification and the impacts on the material with and without improving techniques. In this research Marble dust will be used as soil stabilizer.

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Breif accountt of Literature review:

Soil stabilization broadly refers to any chemical or mechanical treatment given to a mass of soil to improve or maintain its engineering properties. Lime, fly ash and cement are some commonly used chemical stabilization materials, while geotextiles and geogrids are examples of mechanical soil stabilizers. Cement-treated bases are most commonly used for upgrading a poor quality soil. Various studies and research published in literature such as reports. A significant amount of research has investigated various stabilization/treatment techniques. These include, for example,

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the use of recycled materials, geotextiles, and polymer grids in the design and construction of uniform, strong and stable sub grades. (Ana 2011). [6]

Soil stabilization finds many purposes. The first and most obvious one is strength improvement. Soil stabilization helps increase the strength of the existing soil to improve its capacity for load bearing. Dust control and soil waterproofing are two other reasons why soil stabilization is done. With dust control, the dust that is generated by the consistent use of equipments and machinery can be eliminated, especially in dry and arid weather. The third purpose of soil stabilization, soil waterproofing, preserves the natural strength of a soil by obstructing the entry of surface water. [7] Engineers are responsible for selecting or specifying the correct stabilizing method, technique, and quantity of material required. This research is aimed at helping to make the correct decisions. Many of the procedures outlined are not precise, but they will get you in the ball park. Soils vary throughout the world, and the engineering properties of soils are equally variable. The key to success in soil stabilization is soil testing. The method of soil stabilization selected should be verified in the laboratory before construction and preferably before specifying or ordering materials by investigating its properties. [8] This led to the idea to investigate the properties of local soil (Nawabshah) with marble dust.
This research presents definitions of the terminology used and summarizes basic soil information needed by designers for different project.

Specific aim and Objectives of Research: Aim:The aim of this study is to investigate experimentally properties of Marble Dust in strengthening the soil mass. To achieve this aim following objectives are to be considered.
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Consistency of the soil mass Moisture density relationship of the soil mass Shear strength parameters of the soil mass. To compare the results with soil mass without adding the marble dust.

2.2 Methodology and plan of work

1- Collection of the samples: Soil samples are to be collected from the vicinity of QUEST Nawabshah. 2- Laboratory Tests: Marble dust for each test will be used from (0%-20%) with an increment of 2 %.Following are the tests will be performed to achieve the goal. 1. Moisture Content 2. Plasticity Index (Liquid limit and Plastic limit). 3. Compaction Test (Moisture density relationship). 4. Shear Box Test. In each case a set of 3 tests shall be conducted and mean value of those will be taken.

2.3 Degree for which proposal is submitted

M.E CIVIL ENGINEERING

2.4 Outputs
a. b. c. d. Use of Marble dust so that waste materials are use more efficiently. Environment is saved from dumpsites of the marble wastes. Economy of cost of admixture. Stabilized soil can be achieved at every place easily.

2.5 Utilization of results :

The research is expected to pave the way in order to use the waste material for improving the soil properties in order to reduce the cost of construction thereby giving an economical construction to the end users.

REFERENCES:
[1]. Kay and Angers, (2002), Elements of Soil Mechanics, Seventh Edition, Blackwell Science Ltd. [2].http://www.eupave.eu/documents/activity-areas/soil-improvement-and stabilisation [3] Muhammad Rehan (2012) Reduction of compactive effort by addition of marble chip in Jamshoro Soil. [4]. Steiner, W., Schneider, E., and Cartus, M. (2009). Soilcrete Cut-Off Wall for Undercrossing a Busy Rail Line, Proceedimzs. Grouting. Soil Improvement and Geosynthetics: Geotechnical Special Publication No. 30, held in New Orleans, Louisiana, on 25-28 February, R.H. Borden, R.D. Holtz and I. Juran, Eds., ASCE, New York, NY, Vol. 1, pp. 384 397. [5]. V.N.S Murthy (2004) Advanced Soil Mechanics and foundation engineering fourth edition.

[6].Ana (2011) www.contracostalandscaping.com/the-need-for-soil-stabilization

[7]. American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials AASHTO. 2004. Guide for design of pavement structures. Washington, D.C. [8]. Soil stabilization for roads and air fields ( www.itc.nl/~rossiter/Docs/FM5-410/FM5410_Ch9.pdf.)

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Duration of Project (months)

(6 months)

Duration of this project is expected to range from four to six months.

3. Scientific Personnel required (Full time/Part-time/Consultants/Advisor, given details of BPS qualifications, etc)
n/a

4. Details of Existing Department/Faculty Facilities (e.g. equipment, personnel, expertise, etc.

All available.

5. Name of Research supervisor (enclose C.V and details of relevant experiences, etc)
Prof. Dr. Noor Ahmed Memon.

6. Name of Research co- supervisor (enclose C.V and details of relevant experiences, etc)
n/a

7. Name of Research Student (enclose C.V and other details Certificates)

Fahad ul Rehman s/o Hafeez ul Rehman Abro

8. If as the scheme been submitted to some other agency for financial support. If so, give details
n/a

9. Proposed Budget.
Table 8.1. Estimated Cost of the Main Components of the Expenditure.* Equipment/Instruments Consumables Travel/Transport Description Amount Description Amount Description Amount (Rs.) (Rs.) (Rs.) Honoraria Description

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* To be revised at the time of purchase due to inflation 8.2. Books/ Journals/CD Roms /etc Rs. 8.3. Miscellaneous Expenditure (given explanations/details) 8.4. Estimate yearly Expenditure Rs. First Year Second Year Third Year

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* Honorarium is based on approved rates of the year 2003