Soil improvement is a process in which soil composition is modified to reduce moisture content—sometimes referred to as mud drying.
Up to 50% faster than standard excavation and removal
A greener alternative to traditional methods
Up to 80% cheaper than other options
- Accelerate construction times, by decreasing the amount of materials needed to be excavated and trucked off site.
- Existing unsuitable material or fill can be modified in multiple lifts (up to 16” per lift), limiting the amount of select fill needing to be imported onto the worksite
What Is Soil Modification?
Often, subgrade soil is too wet and lacks necessary strength to support load bearing surfaces. This can lead to a host of issues with the subgrade that can impact the quality and stability of anything built on it. Among the many problems this can cause are uneven settling, cracking, and insufficient load-bearing capacity. These can harm the overall integrity of the construction project and lead to long-term maintenance costs. Performing soil modification provides added structural integrity that enhances the longevity and cost-effectiveness of the project as a whole.
Rock Solid’s Soil Modification Methodology
Our proven processes and project control expertise mean Rock Solid delivers the right services quickly to keep projects on-track. Our typical soil modification process uses additives such as lime (quicklime or LKD), fly ash, and cement to chemically alter the soil composition, helping to reduce swell, plasticity, and moisture holding capacity while increasing stability and providing a solid working platform for upper pavement layers. These additives serve to alter the properties of the soil, helping to reduce swelling, improve plasticity, and retain optimum moisture while also increasing the overall stability of the soil.
Typically, the physical and chemical modification of soil is accomplished using reclaimers/recyclers to mix the soils with the chemical reagents. These rotary mixing tools are ideal for ground modification jobs that cover larger areas and work well to stabilize larger areas with efficiency. After the reagents are mixed into the soil, it typically is compacted using a vibratory compactor. This ensures that the finished product will be much more solid and stable by reducing the amount of empty space within the soil. No matter what soil drying methods or techniques are used, the finished product offers greater stability and strength than previously encountered on the site. This ensures the best possible subgrade for all of your project needs, whether it be a building pad, parking lot, airport runway, or new road. This process works well when working on wet soils, recycled aggregate sites, challenging environments, and many other situations.
Benefits Of Soil Modification
In addition to creating a more stable foundation for the project, ground improvement services also bring additional benefits. First and foremost, it is more cost-effective than other methods, helping to keep projects within budget. The use of these techniques also effectively extends the construction season by mitigating the impact of the weather on jobsites. This enables contractors to get more work done within the same general timeframe. Soil improvement plays a critical role in keeping modern construction projects on-track and keeping costs down. In many cases, choosing soil modification through Rock Solid over excavation can result in construction projects being completed up to 50% faster, as well as cost savings of up to 80%.
The process also serves to minimize the need for expensive materials, reduce excessive excavation, and limit the amount of time needed for eventual repairs. All of this serves to save a considerable amount of cost. These techniques also lead to faster project timelines, enabling work to proceed even when weather conditions are less-than-ideal. By reducing the need for material transport to the site, ground modification also minimizes carbon emissions and other environmental disruptions such as importing fill from other sites. Overall, these techniques are critical for creating a solid foundation that saves time and resources for construction crews.
Why Choose Rock Solid?
Rock Solid brings a wealth of experience to your project as your soil improvement contractors. We have the equipment and the capabilities to perform chemical modification of soil to create a more stable foundation for paving work. We are proud to serve clients across the country with our soil dry-down service and lime modification of soil expertise. When our customers choose us to deliver soil drying for their projects, they receive expert service that addresses their needs and enables them to complete their jobs to the highest degree of quality and longevity. With more than a decade of service under our belts, we are the ground improvement contractors trusted throughout the industry to deliver exceptional results time and time again. It’s no wonder we have built a strong reputation as the most dependable company within our market.
As leading soil improvement contractors, we’re committed to finding the most efficient and cost-effective solutions for our customers. We understand how important it is to build your building pads and pavement subgrade properly and to do so in a way that is quick, long-lasting, and environmentally responsible. You can always count on us to provide the most advanced techniques found anywhere in the industry.
Partner with Rock Solid for Long-Term Value and Performance
We serve clients nationwide — no matter where your project is in the United States, we can help you ensure its lasting success. To learn more about what we can do for you as your ground improvement contractors, get in touch with us today. Our experts can work with you to provide a site review, develop a chemical modification plan, and provide you with a stronger sub-grade solution. Be sure to ask us about our soil stabilization and full-depth reclamation services, as well.
