JOIN OUR TEAM REQUEST A QUOTE MENU SEARCH SOIL STABILIZATION SERVICE Home > Services > Recycling > Stabilization DESIGN & PLANNING CONSTRUCTION RECYCLING PROJECT TYPES Full Depth Reclamation Stabilization Asphalt Milling Brochures & Links A Definition of Stabilization: “Stabilization is the permanent physical and chemical alteration of soils and aggregates to enhance their engineering properties thus improving the load bearing capacity of a sub-grade or sub-base to support pavements and foundations.” -Asphalt Recycling & Reclaiming Association The Benefits of Soil Stabilization Service: A PRO-ACTIVE SOLUTION: Addresses underperforming sub-grades prior to construction rather than reacting to the problem afterwards with costly repairs to pavements, building slabs, and foundations. Improved resistance to frost penetration in sub-grade. IMPROVED PROJECT SCHEDULE: Soil stabilization service allows for immediate access to sites that otherwise might not be accessible due to poor sub-grade conditions. CONSERVES ENERGY: In-place process means no hauling away or importing of new engineered material. CONSERVES MATERIAL: Recycling existing materials saves natural resources and energy. COST EFFECTIVE: Existing materials stay on site eliminating unnecessary trucking and disposal costs. Increased load bearing capacity means reduced need for over designed footings, slabs and pavement sections. ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY: Eliminates material disposal concerns. Pollution resulting from material hauling is practically eliminated. Increased Load Carrying Capacity The Soil Stabilization Process: STEP 1: TESTING When requested, lab tests analyze the aggregate and soil selected for the project and a custom combination of depth, additive and water is designed to meet the load-bearing capacity required for the use of the site. STEP 2: SPREAD/MIXING In most cases, the soil and aggregates are pre-existing on site and the proper quantity of additive is applied onto the surface with a calibrated spreader. Then, in one step, a reclaimer/stabilizer blends the soil/aggregates, additive and the optimum amount of water to the required depth. STEP 3: COMPACTION/CURING The blended mixture is then compacted using vibratory rollers. Once hardened, the modified material does not compact further under traffic and is resistant to settling. This results in a ready-to-use, durable, subgrade or base. STEP 4: CONSTRUCTION The entire soil stabilization process can be completed over large areas in one day. From there, further construction operations can then continue on top of the improved surface. ABOUT SERVICES RECYCLING DIVISIONS PROJECTS EMPLOYMENT NEWS Established in 1943, Ruston Paving is a commercial and industrial asphalt paving and site work contractor providing both the new construction and repair of asphalt pavement surfaces including parking lots and roadways. Copyright © 2021 Ruston Paving. All rights reserved. WordPress Development + Internet Marketing by TheeDigital