Performance Improvement Of Black Cotton Soil Using Sugarcane Bagasse And Geotextile Reinforcement

This study investigated the stabilization of black cotton soil using sugarcane bagasse and geotextile material. Laboratory tests including Compaction Test, California Bearing Ratio (CBR) Test, and Unconfined Compressive Strength (UCS) Test were conducted to evaluate the engineering properties of the stabilized soil. The results indicated that the addition of sugarcane bagasse improved the performance of black cotton soil. The compaction characteristics of the soil were affected by the addition of bagasse, while the bearing capacity and compressive strength showed noticeable improvement. The maximum soaked CBR value was obtained at 12% bagasse content, whereas the highest UCS was observed at 16% bagasse content. The study demonstrates that sugarcane bagasse can be effectively utilized as an eco-friendly and economical stabilizing material for black cotton soil. The use of bagasse along with geotextile reinforcement enhances soil strength and improves its suitability for pavement subgrade and other geotechnical applications. Therefore, the utilization of agricultural waste materials such as sugarcane bagasse can contribute to sustainable and cost-effective soil stabilization practices.  

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