Application of the use of local natural materials as cement treated base materials

Abstract

The use of local natural materials as alternative materials in road construction could save construction costs, especially for Maluku Province. One of the local natural materials in Maluku Province is Limestone in Kelan Village and Kaliobar Village. Therefore, this study aims to see how far the use of limestone to be applied as a cement treated base material. Before being applied, the limestone is tested first in the laboratory. After the limestone was applied as a cement treated base (CTB) material, compaction and compressive strength tests were carried out. The number of CTB compressive strength test specimens was 26 samples from STA 4+100 to STA 8+900. The limestone on Larat Island is unique in that it contains the composition CaCO3 (Calcium Carbonate), which is the result of shallow sea sedimentation. The potential of limestone in the work location area has not been utilized optimally to improve the economic level of the community. The test results show that the compressive strength values obtained are still within the interval range, namely between 25 - 40 gr/cm2. Therefore, it can be concluded that the CTB mixture material at this location meets the requirements to be used as a foundation layer for road pavement using local natural materials.