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@article{199472,
        author = {Gokul Baskaran and Agasthiswaran. A and Rishanth. D and Kavipriyan . K},
        title = {Green Pavement Innovation Using Stabilized Red Mud and Industrial By-Products for Sustainable Infrastructure in Tamil Nadu},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {11},
        pages = {12913-12917},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=199472},
        abstract = {The increasing generation of red mud, a by-product of the aluminum industry, poses significant environmental challenges. This study explores its effective utilization in pavement applications by stabilizing it with lime and Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBS). Experimental investigations were carried out using California Bearing Ratio (CBR), Unconfined Compressive Strength (UCS), and pH tests to evaluate the performance of stabilized red mud. Different mix proportions were prepared, and the results showed substantial improvement in strength properties. The maximum CBR value of 24.56 % was obtained at 2.5 mm penetration for the mix containing 75 % red mud, 15 % lime, and 10 % GGBS. Additionally, an optimum lime content (OLC) of 12.5% yielded a peak CBR value of approximately 26 %. The UCS test results indicated progressive strength gain with curing time. At 7 days, UCS values ranged from 1.26 MPa to 1.41 MPa, while at 14 days, they increased from 1.44 MPa to 1.53 MPa, with the maximum strength observed for Sample 4. The pH values of the stabilized mixes were found to be in the range of 12 to 13, satisfying the IRC recommended range (10–13) for subbase materials. The results confirm that the addition of lime and GGBS significantly enhances the engineering properties of red mud, making it a viable and sustainable alternative material for pavement subgrade and subbase applications. This approach not only improves soil performance but also promotes environmentally responsible waste utilization.},
        keywords = {Red Mud, Soil Stabilization, Pavement Engineering, California Bearing Ratio (CBR), Unconfined Compressive Strength (UCS), Lime Stabilization, Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBS), Subgrade Improvement, Eco-Friendly Materials, Pavement Subbase.},
        month = {April},
        }