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 Applications
Building pads
Streets and roads
Parking lots
Storage and truck yards
Pond and Landfill liners
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