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4. Quicklime treatment
4.1 Actions of quicklime
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Immediate actions (produced during mixing) :
reduction in natural water content ;
changes in the characteristics of the soil's clay fraction.
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Long-term actions (continued over several months) :
pozzolanic action ;
syntax action.
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Neutralization of environmental acidity
It's also worth noting that the addition of lime to a soil rapidly and consistently raises its pH to
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Bibliography
Standardization
Association française de normalisation AFNOR
In addition to the standards already mentioned in the and , readers may also wish to consult :
- Hydraulic binders – Hydraulic road binders – Composition, specifications and conformity criteria. - NF P15-108 - Décembre 2000 ...
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