Thermoluminescence from Silicon quantum dots using the model of interactive multiple traps system

Authors

  • Asamin Regassa
  • Belayneh Mesfin

Keywords:

phrases: Admixture; Engineered soil; Fixation; Lime; Natural pozzolan

Abstract

The topic, engineered soil and the need for lime-natural pozzolan mixture
percentage approximation is tried to be realized with the basic objective of initiating the
identification of the percentage range for lime-natural pozzolan amender mixture approximation as
in lime fixation for soil stabilization. The so far accomplished research sources were taken as bases
of conceptual formulation. Amending of soil by using CaCO3 and the abundantly available local
natural pozzolan showed a success to develop a wall making input for rural housing development.
In due course, arriving at an approximate percentage fixation remained a challenge because of the
lengthy time required for laboratory material characterization and the cost incurred. In here,
though for a specific soil type, a possible method of range approximation is suggested based on:
pre-initial lime consumption, initial lime consumption, optimum lime-natural pozzolan
consumption and post-optimum lime-natural pozzolan consumption. The outcome indicated the
rough range of 4.5% to 9.5% for lime-natural pozzolan mixture application as shown in the OMC
and MDD vs. amender percentage line graph; reflecting a possible answer to the stated objective.

Published

2023-02-23