Procedures To Follow When Undertaking Chemical Soil Stabilization

By Janine Hughes


In the industry of agriculture together with construction, poor grounds are risky and hence, necessitate treatment before the operations begin. This is in case the soils contain some chemical acids and alkalis that accelerate reaction. This condition may then be fixed by the application of retarders and neutralizers. There is a simple strategy that you should follow when you do chemical soil stabilization.

The first thing that you do before you opt for any method is to establish the cause of the instability as well as the application desired. If you wish to undertake agricultural activities, there are some reactions that will not in any way affect the growth and development of plants. Some will tend to affect the process of bond development between cement in foundations.

After the cause has been established, the next step is to devise the possible solution. If the instability is caused by acidic reactions, then apply alkalis and bases that tend to neutralize the acids. However, if this is caused by the action of alkalis and bases, consider applying acids that would neutralize them. Moreover, apply the reaction retarders to halt the reaction. However, this may be short-lived and you ought to consider periodic replacements.

After the process is completed, you are yet to be assured of the designed results. Minor reactions may be taking place at the background. Suitably, collect a few samples that should be tested to figure out the extent of the treatment. Using this procedure will help you to determine the chemicals that still may be active. If you find any, consider repeating the treatment.

This condition can replicate if the source of such chemicals is not managed. However, it might have been fixed to a manageable extent. Therefore, do not allow such an occurrence. As a result, stop disposing industrial waste and farm chemicals on this ground.

Thereafter, you could begin the designed projects. If you were to establish a building, then make sure that the construction additives and cements that you will use will not activate the previous reactions. If you will undertake agricultural activities, avoid excessive use of chemicals, but rather use biological ways of pest and weed control. Otherwise, the entire procedure will serve no purpose if the reactions would be activated.

It is not guaranteed that you will begin the project almost immediately, you may have to wait. This will give time for the organic processes to stabilize. Depending on the kind of treatment you implement, the number of days that you will have to wait may vary. If you disregard this, you will interfere with the treatment and you could have to repeat it.

You should not presume you know the exact time when the process will be complete for you to start your projects. Suitably, follow the instructions given in the handbook that was delivered together with the treatment agents. Also, seek advice from an expert.

As from the highlighted details, it is apparent that soil instability can be corrected with suitable application of chemical treatment agents. Then, establish the cause of the instability just before you begin the process. After, the application you ought to give it time for the treatment to be effective.




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