Employing quicklime in stabilizing surface layers of the earth
US4329090A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 7, 1980 |
| Grant date | May 11, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 7, 2000 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S106/90
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This specification discloses method and apparatus for treating surface layers of the earth to obtain stabilization, build strength and permeability characteristics; characterized by slaking quicklime (CaO) in a mixing tank to form an elevated temperature, hydrated lime [Ca(OH).sub.2 ] slurry and working the resulting elevated temperature lime slurry into the surface of the earth at the local where the stabilization of the soil is to be achieved. This achieves a cost reduction, has greater reliability in obtaining materials, achieves better results, saves energy and extends the soil-stabilization season into cold weather previously considered prohibitive. Also disclosed are the details of preferred embodiments for admixing the unslaked lime.
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