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Soft or unstable soil can bring a project to a standstill before paving or construction even begins. When the subgrade cannot support equipment, traffic, pavement, or foundations, crews may face delays, added excavation, and the cost of hauling unsuitable material off site.
Ruston Paving’s soil stabilization services improve the soil already in place. By blending the existing material with cement, lime, or another specified additive, we can create a stronger, more workable base for roads, parking lots, pavement sections, and building foundations.
Turn Problem Soil Into a Workable Base
Soil stabilization can help strengthen weak subgrades, improve load-bearing capacity, and reduce the amount of material that needs to be removed and replaced.
Build on Stronger Ground
Improve the soil beneath pavement, slabs, roads, and foundations before the next phase of construction begins.
Reduce Excavation and Hauling
Treat existing material in place and limit the need to remove unsuitable soil or bring in large quantities of replacement aggregate.
Get the Site Ready for Construction
Create a more workable surface for equipment and crews when poor soil conditions are slowing the project down.
See Soil Stabilization in Action
Watch how specialized equipment blends, treats, and compacts existing soil to prepare the site for the next phase of construction.
A Proven Soil Stabilization Process
Successful soil stabilization is not a one-size-fits-all treatment. The soil conditions, intended use of the site, required load capacity, treatment depth, additive, and moisture level all influence how the work is completed.
Ruston Paving uses a coordinated testing, mixing, and compaction process to improve existing soil and create a stronger subgrade or base for pavements, parking lots, roads, and building foundations.
Keep Poor Soil Conditions From Delaying the Project
If weak, wet, or unstable soil is affecting site access or construction progress, Ruston Paving can help you review the next steps and determine whether soil stabilization fits the project.
A Definition of Soil 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, Soil Stabilization Experts
A soil stabilizer is the material, such as cement, lime, or proprietary blends, used to improve these engineering properties during the stabilization process.
Our team of soil stabilization contractors and experts uses proven techniques to improve subgrade performance in both public and private infrastructure.
Benefits of Soil Stabilization
Treating weak or unstable soil before construction begins can improve site access, strengthen the subgrade, and reduce the amount of material that must be removed or replaced. Soil stabilization also helps address poor ground conditions before they lead to problems beneath pavement, slabs, or foundations.
Stronger Load-Bearing Capacity
Stabilization improves the strength of the existing soil so it can better support pavement, building foundations, construction equipment, and vehicle traffic.
Better Access to the Site
Soft, wet, or underperforming soil can make it difficult for crews and equipment to move across a project. Stabilization creates a firmer working surface so construction can continue. When excess moisture is part of the problem, job site drying can help bring wet soil back within workable conditions.
Less Excavation and Hauling
Because the existing soil is treated in place, less material may need to be excavated, hauled away, or replaced with imported aggregate.
Fewer Subgrade-Related Problems
Addressing weak soil before paving or construction can reduce the risk of settlement and other problems tied to an underperforming subgrade.
More Efficient Use of Materials
Improved load-bearing capacity may reduce the need for overly thick pavement sections, slabs, or footings designed to compensate for poor soil conditions.
Lower Overall Project Costs
Reducing excavation, hauling, replacement material, and future repairs can make soil stabilization a more cost-conscious option than removing and rebuilding the entire subgrade.
Common Applications
Soil Stabilization Applications
Soil stabilization for road construction, parking lots, and foundations increases load capacity, reduces maintenance, and extends pavement life.
Private Road Construction
Stabilized soil is used as a base or sub-base material in road construction to provide a solid foundation for asphalt or concrete pavements.
Building Foundations
Stabilized soil is essential for constructing stable building foundations that can withstand the weight of the structure and prevent settlement.
Parking Lots
Stabilizing the subgrade beneath a parking lot can improve its ability to support vehicle traffic and reduce problems caused by weak or settling soil. The treated base provides better support for the pavement installed above it.
Soil Stabilization Methods
There are a few soil stabilization methods that may be applied, depending on the types of soil, nature of the project, and a few other factors.
Our Other Services
Ruston Paving offers several services that can be made more effective with the addition of soil stabilization.
Asphalt Milling
Asphalt milling, also referred to as cold milling or profiling, involves the precise removal of the upper layer of an existing asphalt pavement using specialized machinery. This process yields a milled surface that can be repurposed through recycling or utilized as a sturdy base for subsequent pavement layers. By efficiently extracting old pavement layers, asphalt milling serves as a vital step in pavement rehabilitation, preparing the surface for further treatment or reconstruction.
Full-Depth Reclamation
Full-depth reclamation is a comprehensive approach to pavement rehabilitation. It involves the pulverization of the old pavement alongside a portion of the underlying materials, followed by thorough blending and compaction of the mixture. This method yields a robust and durable base, primed for the installation of a new pavement surface. In some cases, this technique is combined with concrete stabilization to further improve the integrity of the reclaimed base, especially in high-traffic areas.
Soil Stabilization Services from Ruston Paving
Poor soil conditions do not always require complete excavation and replacement. Ruston Paving can treat existing material in place to create a stronger, more workable base for roads, parking lots, pavement sections, and building foundations.
Our crews use specialized spreading, mixing, grading, and compaction equipment throughout the soil stabilization process. Depending on the site conditions and project requirements, stabilization may be completed as a standalone service or coordinated with job site drying, full-depth reclamation, asphalt milling, or other pavement construction work.
Discuss Your Soil Stabilization Project
Tell us about your site conditions, project requirements, and construction schedule. Ruston Paving can help you determine whether soil stabilization may be the right approach for the work ahead.