Abstract:

The conventional methods used nowadays are very much time consuming and not economically feasible. There is an urgent need for developing new technique to enhance the geotechnical properties of the soil. Bioenzyme is a natural and non- toxic material from vegetable extracts. Their efficiency will depend on the amount of dosage, type of soil and field conditions. As the enzyme is an organic liquid it doesn’t have any impact on environment. The stabilization of soil with bio-enzyme is a revolutionary technique which is becoming popular. Some bio-enzyme stabilized roads have been constructed in various parts of India, which are performing well. This paper mainly focuses on kuttanad clay treated with terrazyme and shown significant improvement in strength characteristics.


Keywords : kuttanad soil,bioenzyme,soil stabilization.;