RELEVANCE OF SOIL STABILIZATION TECHNIQUES IN LOW COST ROAD CONSTRUCTION

This Paper brings out the relevance of soil stabilization techniques towards the development of our road network more scientifically, economically and expeditiously. Efforts made over the past three to four decades on different methods of soil stabilization including the recent scientifically designed test tracks incorporating reduced pavement thicknesses for rural roads have been highlighted. A broad appraisal has been presented of the performance of various stabilised soil experimental lengths and test tracks the related economies effected and the increased employment potential. It has been concluded that these techniques having stood the test of time, should now be widely accepted by the various roaad construction agencies in India, and that such an acceptance should not be postponed any longer. (Author)