Soil Stabilization

Stronger Subgrades for Successful Projects

When pavement engineers and contractors need to increase subgrade strength or guarantee a working platform in unfavorable conditions, they look to soil stabilization and modification. With massive cost-savings and faster construction times, these technologies increase structural integrity and retain strength during wet conditions; ensuring your project stays on track, no matter what.

Soil Stabilization vs Undercutting

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80% Less Expensive

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50% Time Savings

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Engineered to Specific Structural Requirements

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Protection From Future Moisture from rain, sleet, or snow

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What Can Soil Stabilization Do For You?

Cement stabilization of soil is a powerful and cost-effective technology used in site development projects to improve subgrade shear strength and control shrink-swell properties for higher load bearing capacity and uniform consistency. Think of it as an insurance policy against water, weather, and heavy delivery loads — giving your project the support it needs from the start and for the future.

Where is Soil Stabilization Used?

Stabilization and Modification can be used to add strength to almost any soil under any hard surface pavement or structural fill zone, including:

  • Parking Lots
  • Cement Roads & Sidewalks
  • Building Pads
  • Pond Berms, Dikes, & Levees
  • Asphalt Roads
  • Tracks & Athletic Fields

Stabilization can bring significant benefits to a wide range of groups or individuals charged with maintaining paved surfaces. For example, general contractors replacing a deteriorating parking lot at a shopping center can benefit from having a solid foundation on which to work. Water reclamation districts can utilize the process to create pond berms that protect bodies of water from erosion and pollution. Owners and operators of athletic fields can count on this technique to provide a level playing field for a track or basketball court. The applications for our soil stabilization services are virtually limitless, and we have been called to lend our capabilities to numerous successful projects over the years.

How Our Ground Stabilization Services Work

Reusing Material, Restoring Roads

Spread

Use cement, quicklime, lime kiln dust and fly ash stabilization to improve the soil’s optimum moisture

Mix/Till

Material is mixed into soil using a soil reclaimer/stabilizer

Compact

Compact soil using a padfoot compactor with a knockdown blade

Grade/Roll

Surface is shaped to desired elevations and sealed with a roller

Direct Water Injection

Test

Proof roll, use DCP and density testing to ensure a quality end product

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For most projects, a 4-5” reduction in gravel will pay for complete ground stabilization of your subgrade. Save money while gaining structural integrity. Contact us to learn more.

YOUR INSURANCE POLICY AGAINST MOISTURE

Whether through cement or lime soil stabilization, a restored road protects against moisture issues, ensuring you stay on schedule and go the distance.

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EXPERIENCE

We’ve processed more than 100 million square yards of soil in over 30 states, providing rock solid results that stand up to weather and wear for the long haul.

INNOVATION

Through value-engineering, we can find innovative ways to improve efficiencies in design and construction which save time and money.

FLEET

From tankers to reclaimers, our well-maintained stabilization fleet can be deployed to meet the demands of your job, in the time frame you need us.

CASE STUDY: Northern Illinois Medical Center – Soil Stabilization

By choosing soil strengthening over undercutting, Rock Solid was able to build a structurally superior road on a budget that was controlled, in a way that significantly reduced any impact on the environment.
  • Less fuel consumed from hauling off spoils or importing virgin stone
  • Accelerated the work schedule
  • Increased structural coefficient values by 0.84
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