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IOSR Journal of Engineering (IOSRJEN) www.iosrjen.org
ISSN (e): 2250-3021, ISSN (p): 2278-8719
Vol. 05, Issue 05 (May. 2015), ||V1|| PP 32-37
International organization of Scientific Research 32 | P a g e
Influence of Soaking On The California Bearing Ratio of Lateritic
Soils, Ibadan- Oyo Highway, Southwestern Nigeria.
1
Fasanmade, P. A., 2
Adeyemi G. O.
& 3
Okovido J. O.
I
Civil Engineering Department. The Polytechnic, Ibadan ,Nigeria.
II
Geology Department, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
III
Civil Engineering Department, University of Benin
ABSTRACT: - Geotechnical properties of some sub base and sub-grade soils along Ibadan – Oyo highway,
Southwestern Nigeria were investigated with a view of ascertaining the effect of water on the strength in terms
of the California Bearing Ratio (CBR) on the soils. The results of the investigation showed significant decrease
in the CBR of the sample after soaking. With small increases in the moisture content of the soaked samples, the
percentages reduction in the CBR were very large. A slight increase in the moisture content can thus drastically
reduce the CBR of the sub-base soil. Highway engineers should design adequate drainage system for highway
pavement if the soils are to be used for construction. this is to prevent ingress of water to the sub-base soil.
Key Words: - Sub–Grade, Soaked, Highway, Geotechnical, Drainage.
I. INTRODUCTION
Failure of flexible highway pavement is a common feature in most parts of the tropical zones of the
world. Such failure can occur in the form of pitting, rutting and waviness which was declared to be the most
common form (Gidigasu, 1976). Since laterite soils are very important sub-base and sub-grade soils, their
geotechnical properties should be investigated prior to their usage for construction purposes. This paper presents
data on unsoaked and soaked CBR in order to determine the influence of soaking on the parameter. The studied
area is within the tropical climatic region where there is distinct dry and wet season, which promotes the
formation of lateritic soils. The heavy rainfall during the wet season may induce high percentage of moisture
content, reduce the California Bearing Ratio and hence early failure of flexible pavement. The paper discusses
the way to reducing the failure by a method of stabilization of a geotechnically weak lateritic soil by better one.
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Map of Oyo-Ibadan Expressway showing study areas.
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Study Area
Samples of soil studied were taking from two old borrow pits along Ibadan- Oyo highway
Southwestern Nigeria. The area is within a tropical climate with distinct wet and dry seasons which favours the
production of large quantity of lateritic soil which is abundantly present in the area.
Study Method
The investigation involved initial visits to the site, with a view to locate suitable areas of study. Two
located areas were mapped out at 10 m by 40 m. Bulk soil samples were collected at 10m intervals at a depth of
about 1 m and taken to the laboratory for analysis. Basic engineering tests, such as grain size analysis,
consistency limits: Moisture content test: test procedure: (BS 1377: 1975 TEST 1 (A), ASTMD 2216), Liquid
limit test (BS 1377 PART 2, 1990 Clause 4; ASTM D 423; AASHTO T 89), stabilization and California
Bearing Ratio, were carried out The procedures followed were those given in BS 1377:1975 (British Standard
Institute 1975). CBR tests were carried out on compacted unsoaked and soaked samples for 48 hours in order to
simulate the conditions to which the sub-grade soils are exposed when there is ingress of water below the
pavement, using The California Bearing Ratio test (BS 1377-4:1990 CLAUSE 7, ASTM D 1883) Compactions
were carried out in a standard mould of and of 38 mm diameter and 76 mm height with each of 5 layers of soil
and subjected to specific numbers of blows of 4.5kg rammer falling from a height of 0.46m. the compacted soils
were tested in CBR machine to determine the strength. Samples were soaked for 48 hours and then tested again.
II. RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS
Table 1 Consistency limits
Sample code LL % PL % PI %
PA2 41.26 24.88 16.38
PA3 39.00 22.74 16.26
PA4 38.13 22.09 16.04
PA7 39.22 23.09 16.13
PA8 38.00 21.77 16.23
PB1 37.00 18.43 18.57
PB2 36.09 16.21 19.88
PB8 49.00 28.46 20.54
PB9 46.09 24.19 21.90
PB10 40.10 22.35 17.75
LL: liquid limit, PL: plastic limit, PI: plasticity index
Table 1 shows that the values of plasticity index in samples at locations PA & PB are generally lower than 25,
the maximum recommended for sub- grade tropical soils (Medina 1963 in Simon et al. 1973 and cited in
Adeyemi and Oyeyemi 2000). However, the values of PI at location PA are lower those at location PB
indicating better samples at location PA.
Table 2 Grain size distribution.
Sample code % Gravel % Sand Amount of fines %
PA2 12 40 48
PA3 5 51 44
PA4 4 55 41
PA7 5 43 52
PA8 4 52 44
PB1 17 38 45
PB2 18 33 49
PB8 15 25 60
PB9 12 40 48
PB10 12 46 42
Table 2 summarises the grain size distribution parameters. The proportion of amount of fines fraction at
location PA are generally lower than those in samples at location PB This also indicates that the samples from
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location PA have better geotechnical characteristics; however, the samples from both locations would be
classified as well graded.
Mechanical Stabilization
Mechanical stabilization involves the changing of the soil gradation of two or more types of natural soils mixed
to obtain a composite material that is superior to their original components are employed in this research.
Table 3: Properties of the soil samples from 2 sample locations.(Plasticity Index and Amount of Fines) .
Sample code PI% Amount of fines %
PA2 16.38 48
PA3 16.26 44
PA4 16.04 41 Stabilizers
PA7 16.13 52
PA8 16.23 44
PB1 18.57 45
PB2 19.88 49
PB8 20.54 60 Stabilized
PB9 21.9 48 samples
PB10 17.75 42
PI =Plasticity Index
Table 3 shows the properties of the soil sample used in the selection of the better soil sample. The stabilizers
have higher better geotechnical properties (PA) than the stabilized samples (PB).
Stabilization method
Haven evaluated the geotechnical properties of the soil in terms soil classification, samples at location PA
ranked best than the other sample location. Also, in terms of consistency limits, Plasticity Index of soil sample
PA was considered better, hence soil samples at location PA were used in stabilizing soil samples at location PB
which is considered to be having poorer geotechnical properties.
.
Order of stabilization:
PA2 was used to stabilize PB1
PA3 was used to stabilize PB9
PA4 was used to stabilize PB8
PA7 was used to stabilize PB10
PA8 was used to stabilize PB2
Unsoaked and soaked California Bearing Ratio: California Bearing Ratio is used by highway geotechnical
engineers to recommend thickness of sub-base. The CBR is often extended to soaked compacted samples.
Soaking of compacted samples prior to CBR test would help in determining the amount of water the sample
would absorb and how much strength reduction it would suffer if there is ingress of water to sub-base on
highway. Chukwuemeka (2012) cited in Adeyemi (2013) noticed that even when the amount of absorbed water
is low, lateritic soils often suffer great loss in strength in terms of CBR.
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Table 4: Percentage increase in moisture content of soaked samples
CODE % Stabilizer Optimum Moisture Content
(OMC)- Moisture Content
of Unsoaked Samples( %)
Moisture Content of
Soaked Samples (%)
% increase in
Moisture Content
PB1 0
10
20
30
22.50
21.60
21.20
20.40
26.40
25.73
25.66
23.98
17.33
19.12
21.10
17.54
PB2 0
10
20
30
20.10
19.60
19.20
20.00
26.12
24.72
25.06
23.98
29.95
26.12
30.52
19.90
PB8 0
10
20
30
21.00
20.40
20.00
18.80
25.72
24.79
24.34
23.36
22.47
21.52
21.70
24.26
PB9 0
10
20
30
23.20
23.00
22.40
21.60
27.02
27.30
26.74
25.80
16.47
18.70
19.38
22.86
PB10 0
10
20
30
21.80
21.20
21.00
20.00
26.12
26.08
25.94
24.68
19.82
23.02
23.52
23.40
Table 4 shows the percentages of increase in moisture content (from 17.33% to 29. 95%) whereas, in table 5, the
corresponding percentages of reduction in the CBR are between 30.5 to 77.98). See Table 5. This shows that,
influence of water on CBR is very significant and it must be taken into consideration when designing a flexible
road pavement.
TABLE 5 Influence of soaking on CBR of stabilized lateritic soils
Sample
code
% stabilizer PA 2 Unsoaked
CBR(%)
Soaked
CBR(%)
% reduction in
CBR
PB1 0 16.38 7.70 53.00
10 20.14 7.26 63.30
20 21.74 9.16 57.73
30 26.73 13.67 48.89
PB2 0 11.57 5.59 49.00
10 15.33 6.91 54.40
20 18.34 7.81 57.40
30 23.11 7.06 69.40
PB 8 0 27.96 11.27 59.70
10 31.86 22.13 30.50
20 33.22 19.03 42.72
30 57.71 22.20 61.53
PB9 0 17.89 9.09 49.80
10 32.85 16.77 56.9
20 34.89 17.90 48.64
30 34.69 18.35 47.07
PB10 0 32.17 9.70 71.40
10 36.70 10.72 70.79
20 45.39 10.00 77.98
30 50.95 17.90 64.85
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III. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
There are significant reductions in the strength in terms of CBR when the samples were soaked. Percentages
reduction in strengths varied from 31% and 78% while the moisture content increased from between 17.35 % to
29.95%.
It is therefore necessary to keep water away from highway by providing adequate drainage system.
The study has shown that even when the amount of water absorbed is low, the studied lateritic soils can suffer
great loss in strength in terms of CBR. It is therefore necessary to carry out geotechnical investigation on the
sub-grade and sub- base soils before construction of highway flexible pavement to ascertain the likely influence
of ingress of water at the site.
REFERENCES
[1] Adeyemi, G. O. and Oyeyemi , F., 1999. Geotechnical Basis for Failure of Sections of the Lagos –
Ibadan Expressway, Southwestern Nigeria. Bull. Eng. Geol Env. 59, 39-45 pp.
[2] Adeyemi, G. O., 2013. Engineering Geology The Big Heart For Structure and the Environment. An
inaugural lecture 2012/2013. University of Ibadan Nigeria ASTM D 1883-94 “Test for the Laboratory
Determination of the California Bearing Ratio of soils”
[3] ASTM D 423 “Method of Test for the Liquid Limit of Soils.”
[4] ASTM D 424 “Method of Test for the Plastic Limit of Soils.
[5] BS 1377., 1975. Methods of Testing of Soils for Civil Engineering Purposes. British Standards Institute.
[6] Chukwuemeka, A. C., 2012. Geotechnical Investigation of a Lateritic Soil from Ogua, Benin / Ore
highway, Southwestern Nigeria. Unpublished M.Sc. Geology project, University of Ibadan, Nigeria.
[7] Gidigasu, M. D., 1976. Laterite Soil Engineering Elsevier Scientific Publishing Company, Amsterdam,
554 pp
[8] Simon, A. B. Geisecke., J. and Bidlo, G. 1973. Use of lateritic Soils for Road Construction in North
Dahomey. Engineering Geology 7: pp197-218.).

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  • 1. IOSR Journal of Engineering (IOSRJEN) www.iosrjen.org ISSN (e): 2250-3021, ISSN (p): 2278-8719 Vol. 05, Issue 05 (May. 2015), ||V1|| PP 32-37 International organization of Scientific Research 32 | P a g e Influence of Soaking On The California Bearing Ratio of Lateritic Soils, Ibadan- Oyo Highway, Southwestern Nigeria. 1 Fasanmade, P. A., 2 Adeyemi G. O. & 3 Okovido J. O. I Civil Engineering Department. The Polytechnic, Ibadan ,Nigeria. II Geology Department, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria III Civil Engineering Department, University of Benin ABSTRACT: - Geotechnical properties of some sub base and sub-grade soils along Ibadan – Oyo highway, Southwestern Nigeria were investigated with a view of ascertaining the effect of water on the strength in terms of the California Bearing Ratio (CBR) on the soils. The results of the investigation showed significant decrease in the CBR of the sample after soaking. With small increases in the moisture content of the soaked samples, the percentages reduction in the CBR were very large. A slight increase in the moisture content can thus drastically reduce the CBR of the sub-base soil. Highway engineers should design adequate drainage system for highway pavement if the soils are to be used for construction. this is to prevent ingress of water to the sub-base soil. Key Words: - Sub–Grade, Soaked, Highway, Geotechnical, Drainage. I. INTRODUCTION Failure of flexible highway pavement is a common feature in most parts of the tropical zones of the world. Such failure can occur in the form of pitting, rutting and waviness which was declared to be the most common form (Gidigasu, 1976). Since laterite soils are very important sub-base and sub-grade soils, their geotechnical properties should be investigated prior to their usage for construction purposes. This paper presents data on unsoaked and soaked CBR in order to determine the influence of soaking on the parameter. The studied area is within the tropical climatic region where there is distinct dry and wet season, which promotes the formation of lateritic soils. The heavy rainfall during the wet season may induce high percentage of moisture content, reduce the California Bearing Ratio and hence early failure of flexible pavement. The paper discusses the way to reducing the failure by a method of stabilization of a geotechnically weak lateritic soil by better one.
  • 2. Influence Of Soaking On The California Bearing Ratio Of Lateritic Soils, Ibadan- Oyo Highway, International organization of Scientific Research 33 | P a g e Map of Oyo-Ibadan Expressway showing study areas.
  • 3. Influence Of Soaking On The California Bearing Ratio Of Lateritic Soils, Ibadan- Oyo Highway, International organization of Scientific Research 34 | P a g e Study Area Samples of soil studied were taking from two old borrow pits along Ibadan- Oyo highway Southwestern Nigeria. The area is within a tropical climate with distinct wet and dry seasons which favours the production of large quantity of lateritic soil which is abundantly present in the area. Study Method The investigation involved initial visits to the site, with a view to locate suitable areas of study. Two located areas were mapped out at 10 m by 40 m. Bulk soil samples were collected at 10m intervals at a depth of about 1 m and taken to the laboratory for analysis. Basic engineering tests, such as grain size analysis, consistency limits: Moisture content test: test procedure: (BS 1377: 1975 TEST 1 (A), ASTMD 2216), Liquid limit test (BS 1377 PART 2, 1990 Clause 4; ASTM D 423; AASHTO T 89), stabilization and California Bearing Ratio, were carried out The procedures followed were those given in BS 1377:1975 (British Standard Institute 1975). CBR tests were carried out on compacted unsoaked and soaked samples for 48 hours in order to simulate the conditions to which the sub-grade soils are exposed when there is ingress of water below the pavement, using The California Bearing Ratio test (BS 1377-4:1990 CLAUSE 7, ASTM D 1883) Compactions were carried out in a standard mould of and of 38 mm diameter and 76 mm height with each of 5 layers of soil and subjected to specific numbers of blows of 4.5kg rammer falling from a height of 0.46m. the compacted soils were tested in CBR machine to determine the strength. Samples were soaked for 48 hours and then tested again. II. RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS Table 1 Consistency limits Sample code LL % PL % PI % PA2 41.26 24.88 16.38 PA3 39.00 22.74 16.26 PA4 38.13 22.09 16.04 PA7 39.22 23.09 16.13 PA8 38.00 21.77 16.23 PB1 37.00 18.43 18.57 PB2 36.09 16.21 19.88 PB8 49.00 28.46 20.54 PB9 46.09 24.19 21.90 PB10 40.10 22.35 17.75 LL: liquid limit, PL: plastic limit, PI: plasticity index Table 1 shows that the values of plasticity index in samples at locations PA & PB are generally lower than 25, the maximum recommended for sub- grade tropical soils (Medina 1963 in Simon et al. 1973 and cited in Adeyemi and Oyeyemi 2000). However, the values of PI at location PA are lower those at location PB indicating better samples at location PA. Table 2 Grain size distribution. Sample code % Gravel % Sand Amount of fines % PA2 12 40 48 PA3 5 51 44 PA4 4 55 41 PA7 5 43 52 PA8 4 52 44 PB1 17 38 45 PB2 18 33 49 PB8 15 25 60 PB9 12 40 48 PB10 12 46 42 Table 2 summarises the grain size distribution parameters. The proportion of amount of fines fraction at location PA are generally lower than those in samples at location PB This also indicates that the samples from
  • 4. Influence Of Soaking On The California Bearing Ratio Of Lateritic Soils, Ibadan- Oyo Highway, International organization of Scientific Research 35 | P a g e location PA have better geotechnical characteristics; however, the samples from both locations would be classified as well graded. Mechanical Stabilization Mechanical stabilization involves the changing of the soil gradation of two or more types of natural soils mixed to obtain a composite material that is superior to their original components are employed in this research. Table 3: Properties of the soil samples from 2 sample locations.(Plasticity Index and Amount of Fines) . Sample code PI% Amount of fines % PA2 16.38 48 PA3 16.26 44 PA4 16.04 41 Stabilizers PA7 16.13 52 PA8 16.23 44 PB1 18.57 45 PB2 19.88 49 PB8 20.54 60 Stabilized PB9 21.9 48 samples PB10 17.75 42 PI =Plasticity Index Table 3 shows the properties of the soil sample used in the selection of the better soil sample. The stabilizers have higher better geotechnical properties (PA) than the stabilized samples (PB). Stabilization method Haven evaluated the geotechnical properties of the soil in terms soil classification, samples at location PA ranked best than the other sample location. Also, in terms of consistency limits, Plasticity Index of soil sample PA was considered better, hence soil samples at location PA were used in stabilizing soil samples at location PB which is considered to be having poorer geotechnical properties. . Order of stabilization: PA2 was used to stabilize PB1 PA3 was used to stabilize PB9 PA4 was used to stabilize PB8 PA7 was used to stabilize PB10 PA8 was used to stabilize PB2 Unsoaked and soaked California Bearing Ratio: California Bearing Ratio is used by highway geotechnical engineers to recommend thickness of sub-base. The CBR is often extended to soaked compacted samples. Soaking of compacted samples prior to CBR test would help in determining the amount of water the sample would absorb and how much strength reduction it would suffer if there is ingress of water to sub-base on highway. Chukwuemeka (2012) cited in Adeyemi (2013) noticed that even when the amount of absorbed water is low, lateritic soils often suffer great loss in strength in terms of CBR.
  • 5. Influence Of Soaking On The California Bearing Ratio Of Lateritic Soils, Ibadan- Oyo Highway, International organization of Scientific Research 36 | P a g e Table 4: Percentage increase in moisture content of soaked samples CODE % Stabilizer Optimum Moisture Content (OMC)- Moisture Content of Unsoaked Samples( %) Moisture Content of Soaked Samples (%) % increase in Moisture Content PB1 0 10 20 30 22.50 21.60 21.20 20.40 26.40 25.73 25.66 23.98 17.33 19.12 21.10 17.54 PB2 0 10 20 30 20.10 19.60 19.20 20.00 26.12 24.72 25.06 23.98 29.95 26.12 30.52 19.90 PB8 0 10 20 30 21.00 20.40 20.00 18.80 25.72 24.79 24.34 23.36 22.47 21.52 21.70 24.26 PB9 0 10 20 30 23.20 23.00 22.40 21.60 27.02 27.30 26.74 25.80 16.47 18.70 19.38 22.86 PB10 0 10 20 30 21.80 21.20 21.00 20.00 26.12 26.08 25.94 24.68 19.82 23.02 23.52 23.40 Table 4 shows the percentages of increase in moisture content (from 17.33% to 29. 95%) whereas, in table 5, the corresponding percentages of reduction in the CBR are between 30.5 to 77.98). See Table 5. This shows that, influence of water on CBR is very significant and it must be taken into consideration when designing a flexible road pavement. TABLE 5 Influence of soaking on CBR of stabilized lateritic soils Sample code % stabilizer PA 2 Unsoaked CBR(%) Soaked CBR(%) % reduction in CBR PB1 0 16.38 7.70 53.00 10 20.14 7.26 63.30 20 21.74 9.16 57.73 30 26.73 13.67 48.89 PB2 0 11.57 5.59 49.00 10 15.33 6.91 54.40 20 18.34 7.81 57.40 30 23.11 7.06 69.40 PB 8 0 27.96 11.27 59.70 10 31.86 22.13 30.50 20 33.22 19.03 42.72 30 57.71 22.20 61.53 PB9 0 17.89 9.09 49.80 10 32.85 16.77 56.9 20 34.89 17.90 48.64 30 34.69 18.35 47.07 PB10 0 32.17 9.70 71.40 10 36.70 10.72 70.79 20 45.39 10.00 77.98 30 50.95 17.90 64.85
  • 6. Influence Of Soaking On The California Bearing Ratio Of Lateritic Soils, Ibadan- Oyo Highway, International organization of Scientific Research 37 | P a g e III. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS There are significant reductions in the strength in terms of CBR when the samples were soaked. Percentages reduction in strengths varied from 31% and 78% while the moisture content increased from between 17.35 % to 29.95%. It is therefore necessary to keep water away from highway by providing adequate drainage system. The study has shown that even when the amount of water absorbed is low, the studied lateritic soils can suffer great loss in strength in terms of CBR. It is therefore necessary to carry out geotechnical investigation on the sub-grade and sub- base soils before construction of highway flexible pavement to ascertain the likely influence of ingress of water at the site. REFERENCES [1] Adeyemi, G. O. and Oyeyemi , F., 1999. Geotechnical Basis for Failure of Sections of the Lagos – Ibadan Expressway, Southwestern Nigeria. Bull. Eng. Geol Env. 59, 39-45 pp. [2] Adeyemi, G. O., 2013. Engineering Geology The Big Heart For Structure and the Environment. An inaugural lecture 2012/2013. University of Ibadan Nigeria ASTM D 1883-94 “Test for the Laboratory Determination of the California Bearing Ratio of soils” [3] ASTM D 423 “Method of Test for the Liquid Limit of Soils.” [4] ASTM D 424 “Method of Test for the Plastic Limit of Soils. [5] BS 1377., 1975. Methods of Testing of Soils for Civil Engineering Purposes. British Standards Institute. [6] Chukwuemeka, A. C., 2012. Geotechnical Investigation of a Lateritic Soil from Ogua, Benin / Ore highway, Southwestern Nigeria. Unpublished M.Sc. Geology project, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. [7] Gidigasu, M. D., 1976. Laterite Soil Engineering Elsevier Scientific Publishing Company, Amsterdam, 554 pp [8] Simon, A. B. Geisecke., J. and Bidlo, G. 1973. Use of lateritic Soils for Road Construction in North Dahomey. Engineering Geology 7: pp197-218.).