Statistical analyses of SEM-EDS results to predict the quantity of added quicklime in a treated clayey soil
In the road construction sector, soil treatment is a method for increasing the strength and durability of fine soils that would otherwise be waste: the treatment with lime allows building embankments with clayey soils. However, in-situ and laboratory tests should be carried out to verify the correct addiction of lime during earthworks. This study deals with SEM-EDS analyses in order to identify the most reliable method to prepare specimens and obtain relationship between added quicklime and Calcium content after treatment.