This makes it very suitable for temporary works and haul roads. Improving bulk fill materials. Producing soils for capping layers. Creating sub-base materials with superior properties to MOT Type 1. A modern rotovator mixing lime and soil.
Lime is spread on the soil to be treated at a predetermined rate.
A spreading unit that doses accurately and without dust is used. A rotovating machine then mixes the insitu soil and the lime together. The depth of mixing is usually no deeper than 350mm. The area is then lightly rolled to seal the surface. After a minimum of one hour further mixing takes place to achieve the required soil pulverisation.