• Reshma P S
• Melissa Marian Ninan

Stabilization in soft soils in India often use lime to reduce soil plasticity, increase strength and endurance, reduce water absorption and inflammation caused by water. Lime is found not only in limestone mines (limestone) but also in clam shells. This study will therefore use Blood Clamshell powder (Tegillarca Granosa) instead of lime to stabilize the soil. A soil sample is collected at the Aruvikkara Panchayath site to a depth of about 4m and all its index properties, geotechnical and engineering properties were determined. The various tests performed on the sample were to determine the natural water content, specific gravity, sieve analysis, hydrometer, atterberg limit, standard proctor, pH test, freeswell index test, unconfined compressive strength test (ucc). Five different BCP values (0%, 2.5%, 5%, 7.5%, 10%) were added to obtain the best percentage. The analysis was performed with a standard proctor compaction test and unconfined compressive strength test. Experimental results have shown that BCP has a significant effect on global engineering properties and the results were analyzed to achieve the high percentage of ingredients needed to form a solid foundation.

Locally available clay, Blood Clamshell Powder, lime, Optimum percentage, Standard Proctor, Unconfined Compressive Strength.

"STABILIZATION OF LOCALLY AVAILABLE CLAY WITH BLOOD CLAMSHELL POWDER AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR LIME", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 5, page no.k544-k549, May-2022, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2205B73.pdf

"STABILIZATION OF LOCALLY AVAILABLE CLAY WITH BLOOD CLAMSHELL POWDER AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR LIME", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 5, page no. ppk544-k549, May-2022, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2205B73.pdf