Effect of gum Arabic content on maximum dry density and optimum moisture content of laterite soil

• Published in: Heliyon Vol. 8; no. 11; p. e11553
• Main Authors: Rimbarngaye, Alladjo, Mwero, John N., Ronoh, Erick K.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.11.2022; Elsevier
• Subjects: Gum Arabic; Laterite soil; Maximum dry density; Natural biopolymer; Optimum moisture content; Proctor test; Optimum moisture content; Laterite soil; Natural biopolymer; Maximum dry density; Gum Arabic; Proctor test

Soil is a material that has been used in construction for centuries and nowadays represents one third of the world's construction. Cement and lime which are common stabilisers used to make soil-based blocks durable have been found to be harmful to the environment. Therefore, finding environment...