Year: 2012
Type: report
Abstract: The purpose of this research was to investigate the effects of drying on the strength gain of masonry sand stabilized with a co-product from wood pulping called calcium lignosulfonate.Lignin is an amorphous polymer found in plant cell walls.It provides protection against disease and allows the transport of water and nutrients.Adhesive properties of lignin generated interest in adding its modifications to soils as means to prevent erosion from wind and vehicle traffic on unpaved roads.Lignin has the potential to become a more sustainable alternative to traditional stabilizers because its source is renewable and abundant, and its toxicity is negligible.
Author: Wilson Anthony Smith
Language: English
Subfield: Civil and Structural Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2292763779