CHEMICAL STABILIZATION, SOIL STABILIZATION

Soil stabilization is the permanent physical & chemical alteration of soils to enhance their engineering properties. Stabilization increases both shear and compressive strength of soils & aggregates, improving their load bearing capacity to support pavements and foundations. It also helps to control the shrink/swell properties, reducing yearly pavement damage from freeze/thaw cycle. Stabilization can be used on a variety of soils including expansive clays, peats, silts and granular materials. Stabilized soils produce higher CBR values, increasing the load bearing capacity of a subgrade to the point that it can be incorporated into the structural design of a pavement’s cross section, reducing pavement and aggregate base thickness.

SAVE TIME & MONEY

Stabilization of in situ (on site) soils allows for a significant reduction in cost of construction. Soil stabilization eliminates the cost of unsuitable soil removal,  material trucking, and any landfill fees for material disposal. Stabilization also eliminates the cost in time and material for placement of new materials.

INCREASE PAVEMENT STRENGTH & STABILITY

Stabilization of soils results in a significant increase in compressive and shear strength, as well as reducing the ease with which moisture can move through pore spaces (hydraulic conductivity). This allows for resistance from pavement failure due to over-stress from applied axle loads, and the deleterious effects of the freeze/thaw cycle.​

PROVIDING INNOVATIVE SOIL SOLUTIONS

The improvement of engineering properties gained from soil stabilization can vary due to differences in soil composition, micro and macro structure among soils, and physical and chemical interactions between the soil and candidate stabilizers. Therefore, the ability to identify the most appropriate stabilizer for use with specific soils, and a thorough understanding of the techniques used to implement and adjust the stabilization process are critically important to the success of any project. With over 35 years of experience Wadel Stabilization has the knowledge, tools, and ability to make any project a success.