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Stabilize Soils Using Lime Kiln Dust
Lime kiln dust, often referred to as LKD, can be a valuable option for enhancing soil strength and stability, particularly in medium plasticity index (PI) soils. By incorporating Calciment® LKD into your soil stabilization strategy, you can effectively address issues...
Soil Compaction: Methods, Meaning, and Effects
What is Soil Compaction? Soil compaction is the practice of applying mechanical compactive effort to densify a soil by reducing the void space between soil particles. Compaction occurs when particles are pressed together to reduce the space between them. Highly...
The Importance of Soil Compaction in Construction
What is the Objective of Soil Compaction? Soil compaction is used to densify a soil by reducing the void space, or the amount of air, between soil particles. In other words, soil compaction occurs when soil particles are pressed together to reduce the space between...
What is Hydrated Lime?
Hydrated lime, sometimes referred to as “slaked lime” or more likely just “hydrate”, is a versatile chemical with many uses across numerous industries and applications. Technically, hydrated lime is calcium hydroxide, Ca(OH)2, a derivative of quicklime – another...
Modernizing Roadbed Construction: Key Updates to Alabama’s Lime Stabilization Specification
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has recently updated its Specification 232 for Lime Stabilized Roadbed, aiming to modernize the standard practices for modifying and stabilizing in-situ soils during roadbed construction.Let's work together. Get Started...
Introducing Construction Quicklime (CQL)
At Mintek, we are committed to addressing the unique challenges faced by the construction industry. Our latest innovation, Construction Quicklime (CQL), is designed to enhance efficiency and ease of use compared to traditional quicklime. CQL stands out due to its...
Understanding Soil Stabilization with Cement and Lime
Creating a strong and stable foundation is essential when constructing buildings, roads, and other infrastructure. However, not all soils are naturally suitable for construction. Some may be too wet, soft, or prone to deformation and settling, which can lead to...
Celebrating 30 Years of Excellence: A Toast to Mintek Resources
As we raise our glasses to commemorate three decades of unwavering commitment to our customers, partners and employees, we find ourselves reflecting on the remarkable journey that has brought us to this milestone. Mintek Resources, founded in 1994, has been an expert...
A Guide to Lime Soil Stabilization Specifications
Importance and Purpose of Lime in Soil Stabilization Lime plays a crucial role in soil stabilization, which is a process used to improve soil properties. The term lime is a somewhat catch-all term for many calcium-bearing materials, so it is important to understand...
Potential Pitfalls: Applying State DOT Standards to Small Commercial Projects
As a value engineering option, the importance of soil stabilization cannot be overstated. Soil stabilization lays the groundwork for stability, ensuring that structures remain steadfast against the test of time. Crucial to this process are soil stabilization...