Analysis and Assessment of Index Properties of Laterite Soils Found in Landmark University Campus Omu-Aran, Kwara State
Gana A.J & Braimoh .O .S
Department of Civil Engineering
Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara state
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Corresponding author: Gana A.J
ABSTRACT
Laterites are highly weathered and altered residual soils usually formed in the tropical and sub tropical regions due to the in-situ weathering and decomposition of rocks, index properties of some laterite soils which are sensitive to methods of Tests preparation and testing procedures. In addition, water content determination using oven temperatures of different magnitude usually gives significant variation for some laterite soils. This study examines moisture content determination using different oven temperatures on the soil samples in the laboratory, and to investigate the presence of loosely bound water of hydration. The study shows that the soil samples did not contain loosely bound molecular water in a significant amount, and pre-treatment variation has not change the index test results, whereas the test procedures have shown some influence on the soil samples.
Keywords: Laterite Soils, Pre-treatment, Testing Procedures.
