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Western Stabilization Presents:. Soil Stabilization. Presented by: Barry Berggren Stabilization Division Mgr. . Soil Stabilization. What is it?. Used for centuries. Means to consolidate soils and aggregates. Increases strengths and load bearing capacities.
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Western Stabilization Presents: Soil Stabilization Presented by: Barry Berggren Stabilization Division Mgr.
Soil Stabilization • What is it? • Used for centuries • Means to consolidate soils and aggregates • Increases strengths and load bearing capacities • Controls volume change during wet / dry cycles
Soil Stabilization Soil Modification • Improvement of soil behavior Soil Stabilization • Increases strength and structural values
Soil Stabilization • What is it? • Materials • Equipment • Process
Soil Stabilization Applications • Building pads • Streets and roads • Parking lots • Storage and truck yards • Pond and Landfill liners
Soil Stabilization Other Considerations • Dry-up • Aeration of soils • Moisture treatment • Landscape
Soil Stabilization Equipment • Spreader • Soil Mixers • Compactors
Cost Comparisons Stabilization as compared to conventional remove and replace R & R 25K Sq. Ft. Cost = $1.00 / Sq. Ft. Stabilize 25K Sq. Ft. Cost = $.85 / Sq. Ft. Cost Savings = $.15 / Sq. Ft. ( $3,750) Above based on 12” section, 5% lime, 110# soils weight
Cost Comparisons Stabilization as compared to conventional remove and replace R & R 250K Sq. Ft. Cost = $.90 / Sq. Ft. Stabilize 250K Sq. Ft. Cost = $.44 / Sq. Ft. Cost Savings = $.46 / Sq. Ft. ($115,000) Above based on 12” section, 5% lime, 110# soils weight