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Understanding the Basics of Dirt Road Stabilization

If you think soil stabilization is only needed for the times before residential or commercial buildings are built, then you might want to think again. Soil stabilization is needed for almost all types of construction projects. In this article we are going to talk about dirt road stabilization. This is a process of soil stabilization that is performed before roads are made.


In the following section we are going to talk more about this process. Let us start with knowing what dirt road stabilization is.


Dirt Road Stabilization


In some locations the soil is naturally very loose and soft. If a road is made on top of that soft ground, the road will be very weak and unable to take the loads of heavy vehicles. For that reason the soil is made strong and stabilized before the construction of the road begins.



There are usually two types of stabilization that are currently used in the construction business. They are:


1. Mechanical Stabilization


The first type of stabilization used in construction is mechanical stabilization. Which means in this process, the soil is provided strength by combining two or more soils. On top of that, sometimes, the soil is provided extra strength using non chemical materials like geonets or geotextiles.


2. Chemical Stabilization


Chemical Stabilization is performed using some kind of chemical binder like cement, fly ash, foamed bitumen etc. These chemical products can sometimes be useful to increase the strength of the soil exponentially.


Who Can Use Road Stabilization


Road stabilization can be used by many types of construction workers. Here are some of the most important who might need road stabilization for their project.

  • A construction company who has received the tender of making a highway will surely need dirt road stabilization at some point of time.

  • If someone is instructed to build a railroad, then dirt road stabilization will be needed for sure. The main reason behind that is the railroad will have to bear the weight of a vehicle that weighs a few tons. If an area of the road is not strengthened properly, it might damage the railroad permanently.


The Best Services


You now know the necessity of dirt road stabilization. But if you are worried about where you could find top quality services, then we would like to tell you about RK&R Dozer Services. We have some of the best men on our team. That is why, no matter what you needs are, we can assure you that it will be fulfilled if you just give us a call.

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