| Abstract | Numerousbuildingslocated in north area of Java Island encountersettlement problem. The settlementoccurs becauseÃÂ most ofsoil in the areais soft clay soil. The behavior of this soilis characterized by the large value of coefficient compression (Cc)ÃÂ and small valueof bearing capacity. This condition causes potentially great consolidation settlement. In this research, limes columnÃÂ stabilization method will be applied to make soft clay soil better. Limes columns were expected to reduce Cc value thereforeÃÂ consolidation settlement decreases. This research was conducted throughlaboratory experiment, usingbox100 cm in lengths, 40 cmÃÂ in wide, and 40 cmin height. Three variations of diameters (5 cm, 10 cm, 15 cm) and three variations of distance of sample takenÃÂ from outside of the limes column mould (10 cm,20 cm, 30 cm) was applied in this research. Influence of limes column to the value ofÃÂ Ccwasexamined. The result of this research showsthat limescolumn couldsignificantlyreduceCcvalue. TheCc valuedecreasesÃÂ when thedistance of sample taking placedecreases. The average of Ccdeclineon three variationsdistance of column (10 cm, 20 cm,ÃÂ 30 cm)are 17.28%, 44.97%, 52.24%respectively. The most efficient distance of thelimes column is 20 cm. |
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