Rapid Soil Stabilization Technologies (TPD0407001)

• Low Logistical Effort
• Low-Dosage Stabilization
• Reduced Cure/Construction Times
• Tailored to Mission Requirements
• Weatherproofing/Dust Control

Multiple Photos – ERDC HVS Test Facility, C-130 Wheel, 30,000 Lbs on Stabilized Soil,

Soil Stabilization, Mat Placement, Dust Contro

Progress

• Tested Commercial Mat Types Over Different Soil Strengths
• Developed Rapid Soil Stabilizers
  • Fibers and Fast-Setting Cements
  • Polymers and Fast-Setting Cements
• Improved Dust Abatement
  • Topical Applications Sharply Reduce Airborne Dust
  • HUMVEE Sprayer
• Developed Cold Weather Stabilizers
  • Admixtures in Cement For Curing under Freeze-Thaw Conditions

Multiple Photos – Matting Systems, Fiber Stabilization, HUMVEE Sprayer

JRAC DEMO

Mat Technologies

• Mats are Reusable, Readily Assembled and Replaceable
• Mats Reduce Soil Deformation Under Heavy Aircraft Loads

Multiple Photos – Multi-Purpose (MP) Mat, Mobi-Mat, Dura-Base

Fort Bragg Demo – Apron 1

Liquid Polymer and Cement/Polymer Cap Combo

• 3% Polymer + 3% Cement – Tested to 750 C-130 Passes
• Increased CBR from 10-15 to 100+

Multiple Photos – Cement Spotting and Spreading, MTVR/Terex, Polymer/Cement Mixing, Compaction

Fort Bragg Demo – Apron 2

Fiber and Cement/Polymer Cap Combo

• 0.4% Fibers/4% Cement – Tested to 750 C-130 Passes
• Increased CBR from 10-15 to 80+
• Fibers distribute load over broad area

Multiple Photos – Spread Fibers, Mixing, Cement Spotting and Spreading, Fiber/Cement Compaction, Mixed Fibers

Fort Bragg Demo

Why Polymers and Fibers?

• Reduced Logistics
  • Polymers and Fibers Weigh 1/3 Less Than Cement
• Improved Performance
  • Less Cracking Means Less FOD
• Polymer and Cement Synergy
  • Polymer Helps Cement
  • Cement Helps Polymer

Figure Fort Bragg Soil Strengths

Multiple Photos – Fibers, Polymer

Fort Bragg Demo

Weatherproofing and Dust Control

• Liquid Polymer Emulsions
  • Forms Tough Weatherproof Layer on Soil Surface That Locks Down Dust
• Synthetic Oils
  • Resists Water
  • Glues Dust Particles Together Preventing them from Becoming Airborne

Multiple Photos – Aircraft

Products

•  C-130 Deliverable Soil Stabilization Equipment
  • Terex RS-325 Reclaimer/Stabilizer
  • Liquid Mixing and Dispensing Capability
• Lower Logistics and Improved Performance for Mission-Specific Soil Stabilization
  • 24-Hour Stabilization
  • Reduced Cracking and FOD Potential

Multiple Photos – Soil Stabilization Equipment

Products

• Improved Airfield Matting Systems
• Rapid Dust Control Equipment and Materials
• Freeze-Thaw Stabilization Technologies

Multiple Photos – Soil Stabilization Equipment