Soil Stabilized Road

Year : 2025 | Volume : 12 | Issue : 02 | Page : 38 42
    By

    Birendra Kumar Singh,

Abstract

This research examines the suitability of soil-stabilized roadways for light vehicular movement, offering an economical and practical alternative for areas with limited infrastructure development. Stabilizing soil involves improving its engineering properties by incorporating additives such as cement, lime, or other binding materials. Through stabilization, the treated soil can achieve a compressive strength of approximately 5 N/mm², or 500 tonnes per square meter (t/m²), which is sufficient to support loads imposed by light vehicles. In road construction, it is crucial to account not only for the compressive strength but also for the ability of the material to resist bending or flexing under traffic loads. Since soil naturally tends to deform under pressure, flexural strength becomes a key factor in ensuring long-term performance. For this purpose, design calculations incorporate the load applied by vehicles, typically expressed in tonnes, and compare it with the soil’s load-bearing capacity, measured in t/m².By evaluating both compressive and flexural strengths, the road design ensures stability and durability under expected service conditions. This method makes it possible to construct low-cost roads that remain functional and safe for daily use, particularly in rural and semi-urban settings where traffic consists primarily of lighter vehicles. Additionally, the use of locally available materials and simplified construction techniques reduces environmental impact and promotes sustainability. The findings support the broader implementation of soil stabilization as a viable method for improving transportation infrastructure in resource-constrained regions.

Keywords: Flexural strength, bearing capacity of soil, soil stabilization, soil-cement, load bearing capacity, pavement design, vehicle load, soil mechanics, tensile strength, road construction, soil reinforcement, flexural design, soil strength, soil-structure interaction, soil pressure

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Volume 12
Issue 02
Received 12/05/2025
Accepted 25/05/2025
Published 27/05/2025
Publication Time 15 Days
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