Table 2 Properties of raw subgrade soil.

From: Impact of Biocompatible Nanosilica on Green Stabilization of Subgrade Soil

Properties

Result

Maximum dry density (kN/m3)

1.81

Sand (%)

19

Fine-grained (%)

81

USCS classification

CL

Liquid limit (%)

38

Plastic limit (%)

20

Shrinkage limit (%)

17

Optimum moisture content (%)

19.4

Cohesive strength

15

Angle of internal friction

27

CBR

12