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Shyam Sunder Saini
Anil Kumar Sharma
Keywords:
Stabilization, Kota Stone Slurry, Soil, Strength, California Bearing Ratio (CBR), Kota Stones Sludge, Granite Sludge, Marble Slurry, Building Stone, Replacement Material.
Abstract:
The generation and disposal of Kota stone slurry powder (KSSP), a by-product of cutting, grinding, and polishing operations in the Kota stone industry, has become an important environmental and waste-management concern. The large quantity of slurry generated from stone-processing activities requires appropriate utilization to minimize its adverse impacts on land, water, and the surrounding environment. Sustainable utilization of this waste material in geotechnical engineering offers a potential alternative for improving problematic soils while reducing the demand for conventional stabilizing materials. Black cotton soil is an expansive soil characterized by significant swelling and shrinkage, low bearing capacity, and unfavorable engineering properties, which can adversely affect pavement subgrades and other infrastructure. This review paper examines the potential of Kota stone slurry powder as a sustainable stabilizing material for black cotton soil. The review consolidates available literature on the physical and chemical characteristics of KSSP, with particular emphasis on its calcium oxide content and its interaction with expansive soil. The effects of KSSP addition on key geotechnical properties, including compaction characteristics, strength, California Bearing Ratio (CBR), swelling behavior, and overall subgrade performance, are discussed. The paper also evaluates the environmental and sustainability benefits associated with converting Kota stone waste into a useful construction material. Based on the reviewed studies, KSSP demonstrates potential as an alternative or supplementary soil-stabilizing material for improving the engineering performance of black cotton soil. However, further research is required to establish optimum proportions, long-term durability, field performance, and standardized methods for large-scale application. The utilization of KSSP can contribute to a waste-to-resource approach, supporting sustainable soil stabilization and environmentally responsible pavement construction.
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International Journal of Recent Research and Review
ISSN: 2277-8322
Vol. XIX, Issue 3
September 2026
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PUBLISHED
September 2026
ISSUE
Vol. XIX, Issue 3
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Articles
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