This paper is published in Volume-12, Issue-2, 2026
Area
Civil Engineering
Author
Awaiz Masjid Shaikh, Afeef Ismail Kazi, Ritash Kalyani Harkude, Hrishikesh Sandeep Kamble, Sanskruti Dharmale
Org/Univ
Vivekanand Education Society's Polytechnic College, Maharashtra, India
Pub. Date
25 March, 2026
Paper ID
V12I2-1161
Publisher
Keywords
Black cotton soil, Soil stabilization, Marble dust, Burnt brick powder, California Bearing Ratio (CBR).

Citationsacebook

IEEE
Awaiz Masjid Shaikh, Afeef Ismail Kazi, Ritash Kalyani Harkude, Hrishikesh Sandeep Kamble, Sanskruti Dharmale. Improvement Stability of Black Cotton Soil by using Marble Dust and Burnt Brick Powder, International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, www.IJARIIT.com.

APA
Awaiz Masjid Shaikh, Afeef Ismail Kazi, Ritash Kalyani Harkude, Hrishikesh Sandeep Kamble, Sanskruti Dharmale (2026). Improvement Stability of Black Cotton Soil by using Marble Dust and Burnt Brick Powder. International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, 12(2) www.IJARIIT.com.

MLA
Awaiz Masjid Shaikh, Afeef Ismail Kazi, Ritash Kalyani Harkude, Hrishikesh Sandeep Kamble, Sanskruti Dharmale. "Improvement Stability of Black Cotton Soil by using Marble Dust and Burnt Brick Powder." International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology 12.2 (2026). www.IJARIIT.com.

Abstract

Black cotton soil is an expansive soil widely found in India, known for its high clay content and significant swelling and shrinkage behavior, making it unsuitable for construction without stabilization. This study focuses on improving its stability and strength using marble dust and burnt brick powder, which are industrial waste materials. Marble dust (rich in calcium carbonate) and burnt brick powder (containing silica and alumina) help form cementitious compounds that enhance soil cohesion, reduce plasticity, and minimize swelling. Laboratory tests such as Atterberg limits, compaction, UCS, and CBR were conducted. Results show significant improvement in strength, density, and load-bearing capacity, providing an economical and eco-friendly solution for construction works.