A Study on Use of Locally Available

Moorum in Pavement Base and Sub-

Base.(by Rakesh kumar,16uce087,semester-7 th
, ,
Sec-2 05/08/19 )
 locally available Moorum can be used in conjunction with
normal stone aggregate (modified up to 50%) and stabilised
with cement has a satisfactory engineering property and
hence can be used in Road base and sub-base application,
which can reduce the future scarcity of natural stone
aggregate resources.
 Gradation of Moorum and aggregate samples used in this
study using Indian standard sieve as per Ministry of Road
transportation and Highway specifications (MORTH).
 Modified proctor test was conducted as per IS:2120 (part 8)-
1989 to determine maximum dry density (MDD) and optimum
moisture content (OMC).
 Unconfined compressive strength test was used to determine
the compressive strength of the cement treated Moorum
aggregate blends using cube specimen as per IS procedures.
 Blending of Moorum and aggregate was done to meet the
requirement of GSB Grading- 2nd for use in cement treated
base course (CTB) and filtered layer of sub-base course
(CTSB).
 From different trials, the optimum proportion of Moorum that
can be used in base course and sub-base filtered course as
closely as GSB Grading-2nd of MORTH was found to be 50% of
total weight of aggregates satisfying the grade requirements.
 As per IRC Sp:8 (2010), the 7 days UCS for cement bond
material value should lie between 4.5 to 7MPA for base and 1.5
to 3MPA for sub-base course. So in the present case, the
minimum cement content of 4% and 2.5% can be considered
for base and sub-base course to meet the requirements
specified. for base and sub-base course to meet the
requirements specified.
 After the determination of optimal content of cement , the
physical property of blended mix is determined and observed
that they are satisfactory as per IRC Specification.