Document Type
Technical Report
Abstract
Soil Stabilization is used for a variety of activities including temporary wearing curses, working platforms, improving poor subgrade materials, upgrading marginal materials, dust control, and recycling old roads containing marginal materials. There are a number methods of stabilizing soils including modifying the gradation, the use of asphalt or cement stabilizers, geofiber stabilization and chemical stabilization. Selection of the method depends on the soil type, environment and application. This manual provide tools and guidance in the selection of the proper stabilization method and information on how to apply the method. A major portion of this manual is devoted to the use of stabilizing agents. The methods described here are considered best practices for Alaska.
Publication Date
12-17-2014
Recommended Citation
Hicks, R. Gary; Connor, Billy; and McHattie, Robert, "Soil Stabilization Manual 2014 Update" (2014). AIDC Project Reports. 80.
https://scholarworks.alaska.edu/uaf_aidc_project_reports/80
Handle
http://hdl.handle.net/11122/8814