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Soil Stabilization
What is Soil Stabilization?
Soil stabilization is the process of strengthening weak, loose, or eroded soils to improve load-bearing capacity and reduce settlement risk. Using trenchless polymer injection, this method compacts soils, fills voids, and creates a stable foundation for buildings, pavements, and critical infrastructure.
Problems It Solves
- Weak or loose soils that cannot support applied loads
- Settlement under slabs, pavements, and structures
- Erosion and void formation caused by groundwater movement
- Differential settlement leading to structural cracking
- Unstable soils delaying construction or repairs
Types of Polymers Used
High-Density Polyurethane Foams
- Expands to compact and stabilize loose soils
- Provides lightweight reinforcement without adding soil load
- Cures quickly for rapid ground improvement
Structural Polyurethane Resins
- Creates rigid reinforcement in weak soil zones
- Restores bearing capacity beneath structures and pavements
- Extends long-term stability of ground conditions
Hydro-Insensitive Polymers
- Expands and cures in wet or saturated soils
- Displaces groundwater to prevent further erosion
- Maintains performance in challenging soil environments
Benefits of Soil Stabilization
Soil stabilization improves ground performance without excavation, creating a stable foundation for infrastructure and facilities. This process extends asset life, reduces risks, and provides long-term protection against settlement.
Stronger Soils for Safer, Longer-Lasting Structures
- Improves load-bearing capacity of weak soils
- Prevents settlement and soil-related damage
- Non-destructive trenchless installation method
- Provides durable stabilization for long-term performance
Key Applications
Foundations & Buildings
Strengthens subgrades to support residential, commercial, and municipal structures
Roadways & Highways
Stabilizes subgrades and prevents pavement settlement or rutting
Airports & Runways
Supports heavy aircraft loads by improving soil stability beneath pavements
Industrial Facilities
Strengthens ground for equipment pads, warehouses, and storage areas
Municipal Infrastructure
Protects utilities, manholes, and stormwater structures from soil-related failures
Marine & Coastal Structures
Reinforces shoreline soils and prevents erosion behind seawalls and bulkheads
Industries & Applications
Soil stabilization is essential across industries where weak soils compromise safety and performance. From highways and airports to industrial facilities and coastal structures, this process creates reliable foundations for long-term infrastructure success.
Municipal Systems
Municipal Systems
Utilities, stormwater, and public works
Industrial Facilities
Industrial Facilities
Plants, warehouses, equipment yards
Commercial
Commercial
Developments, retail centers, office campuses
Marine & Coastal
Marine & Coastal
Seawalls, levees, bulkheads
Energy & Utility
Energy & Utility
Pipelines, substations, underground corridors
How Our Process Works
1
Investigation
Soil conditions assessed with inspection and geotechnical testing
2
Planning
Injection grid and polymer selection designed for site needs
3
Access
Small-diameter injection points installed with minimal disruption
4
Injection
Expanding polymers compact and reinforce soils at depth
5
Monitoring
Real-time tracking ensures uniform stabilization and improvement
6
Validation
Post-injection testing confirms increased soil strength and stability
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