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Journal of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering
Volume 2 Issue 1
A Study on the Effect of Permeation Grouting With Cement and Lime
in Silty Sand Soil
D. Janaki Ramudu
1
, Dr. T. Kiran Kumar
2
, Dr. J. V. Gurumurthy
3
Post Graduate student
1
, Associate professor
2
, Professor
3
Department of Civil Engineering
KSRM College of Engg.(Autonomous), Kadapa, India
1,2
GPR Engineering College (Autonomous), Kurnool, India
3
Corresponding Authors: Ramudu113@gmail.com
1
, Kiran-1571@yahoo.com
2
, jvgm62@gmail.com
3
Abstract
Permeation grouting is an effective way to improve the engineering properties of the silty sand
soil. In this technique the grout is injected into the ground without disturbing the soil structure.
In this investigation an attempt is made to study the comparison of permeation grouting with
cement and lime grout. The cement grout and lime grout are injected into the soil specimen by
changing weight of cement and lime which will be at 2%, 4%, 6%, 8%, & 10% by the soil
weight. Grouting is conducted in a tank of size 30 x 30 x 30cm. The grouted samples are tested
in triaxial test after 1, 7, & 14 days of curing period. The permeability test also conducted on the
grouted samples. The test results revealed that the shear strength properties are improved for
grouted soil, where as the permeability is reduced.
Keywords: Permeation Grouting, Silty Sand Soil, Permeability test, Triaxial test
1. INTRODUCTION
Soil improvement is an important project in
construction works, especially in those for
buildings, bridges, and roads, etc. In
practice, many methods are used to improve
in-situ properties of deep soil layers, such as
dynamic compaction, stone columns, jet
grouting, compaction grouting,
vibroflotation and wick-drains. However,
these methods are generally expensive as
they involve accumulation of huge
machinery and equipment. The permeation