IMPROVEMENT OF LATERITIC GRAVELLY SOILS IN ROAD CONSTRUCTION: PARTIAL SUBSTITUTION OF CEMENT BY GRANITE POWDER

Abstract

This study focuses on the lateritic gravels of N'DOUCI whose physical properties do not meet the specifications for their use as a road base. Thus, for its use in road construction, a partial substitution of cement by granite powder has been made. Several tests (particle size analysis, chemical analysis, CBR and proctor tests, Atterberg limits, etc.) were carried out to verify the geotechnical and mechanical characteristics of the new material. This study showed that the addition of granite powder in place of cement improved the material properties, i.e. optimum dry density, CBR. The results show that the optimum dry density is 1.95% with a moisture content of 12%. Overall, the results obtained are satisfactory and show that a quantity of 2% cement for 6% granite powder is required for a base course material in road construction. However, it would be useful to use the proportions of 4% cement to 4% granite powder.