What is lime stabilizer and what kinds are it divided into according to materials and components?

What is lime stabilizer and what kinds are it divided into according to materials and components?

Lime with different chemical composition can be used to stabilize soil. For cohesive soil and silt, the optimum dosage of lime is 8% ~16% of dry soil weight; For sandy soil, the optimum dosage of lime is 10%~ 18% of dry soil weight. Stabilizing effect of lime: it can make soil particles bond into a whole and improve compactness, water stability and strength.