Effect of gum Arabic content on maximum dry density and optimum moisture content of laterite soil
Alladjo Rimbarngaye, John Mwero, Erick K. Ronoh
Abstract
after the addition of 0%-10% gum Arabic in laterite soil, respectively. Whereas the optimum moisture content increased from 14.88% to 18.38% after the addition of 0%-10% gum Arabic, respectively. The observed results of the maximum dry density have been found to be within the recommended range. Based on the findings from this study, gum Arabic can be recommended as binder in the stabilisation of laterite blocks.
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LateriteWater contentArabicGum arabicContent (measure theory)Environmental scienceAgronomyMathematicsChemistryMaterials scienceGeologyFood scienceMetallurgyGeotechnical engineeringNickelBiologyPhilosophyMathematical analysisLinguisticsPolysaccharides Composition and ApplicationsPlant Growth and Agriculture TechniquesHumic Substances and Bio-Organic Studies