THE EFFECT OF MINERAL ADDITIVES ON THE PHYSICAL AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF REINFORCED ORGANIC MINERAL SOILS

Abstract

Statement of the problem. The aim of the work is to study the effect of mineral additives on the physical and mechanical properties of Portland cement-reinforced soils with a high humus content, as well as to assess the possibility of using these soils in road construction. Results. In the course of the study, the values of the strength and the coefficient of frost resistance of organic and mineral soil compositions with the content of humus substances reinforced with a mineral binder with the addition of sand in different proportions were determined. To compare the effect of mineral binders (cement) and an additional (polymer additive) on the structure of the resulting material, cement was used both in pure form and cement in combination with a polymer additive. The use of sand as a structural aggregate makes it possible to apply a soil with a high content of humus substances, reinforced with binding materials, in the structures of road clothes. Conclusions. Various compositional compositions of soil strengthening with the use of Portland cement as binders, polymer additives, slaked lime using sand as a mineral filler are proposed. The reinforced soil, depending on the area of application, can be used as a base of a transitional type of pavement and an additional layer of a lightweight type of pavement base, which will reduce transport costs for the delivery and payment of road construction materials.