Sustainable development of roadways in Africa

Authors

  • O. Akindeji-Oladeji Open - Ended Ventures (Africa) Ltd, Ibadan
  • J. A. Awomeso University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
  • A. M. Taiwo University of Birmingham
  • S. Abu Federal Ministry of Works

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3989/mc.2012.01711

Keywords:

DRP, stabilisation, construction, soil, roads

Abstract


Dallas Roadway Products (DRP) soil stabilization technology can effectively improve road foundation construction and with it the strength of roadway sub-grades and sub-bases. Soil samples were collected from roads in Nigeria’s six geo-political regions. DRP LS-40 (lignate sulfonate) and DRP SA-44 (sulfuric acid) were added to the soil materials. The mixture precipitated a non-reversible chemical reaction that involved a permanent change in the soil structure. The chemicals reacted with the clay content, increasing the soil material plasticity. In non-plastic soils, clay materials were added to the soil, which was then pulverised. The study showed that DRP soil stabilisation chemicals can render poor, unsuitable or marginally deficient soils apt for use as a sub-base or base in roadway construction.

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Published

2012-12-30

How to Cite

Akindeji-Oladeji, O., Awomeso, J. A., Taiwo, A. M., & Abu, S. (2012). Sustainable development of roadways in Africa. Materiales De Construcción, 62(308), 607–614. https://doi.org/10.3989/mc.2012.01711

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Technical Note