EFFECT OF NATURAL RUBBER LATEX ON THE COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH AND DURABILITY OF CEMENT STABILIZED SOIL
Keywords:
Cement stabilize soil, natural rubber latex, compressive strengthAbstract
This research studied the effect of natural rubber latex on the compressive strength and durability of cement stabilized soil. Cement content used in this study was 3% by weight of soil. Water/rubber ratios were 100:0, 90:10, 85:15, 80:20, 75:25 and 70:30 by weight. The influence of wetting and drying cycle on the durability of cement stabilized soil was investigated in this study. Test results show that using natural rubber latex properly can improve compressive strength and durability of cement stabilized soil. The outcome of the study therefore, identifies and indicates the level of efficiency and importance of using appropriate quantity of nature rubber latex in the cement stabilized soil, especially in the areas of wetting and drying durability.
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