Soil Stabilization Calculator v2.0
Soil Stabilization Calculator v2.0
Soil Stabilization Calculator v2.0
GeoProducts has developed its Stabilization Calculator based on the concept of the Am
Officials (AASHTO). The AASHTO method for designing flexible pavements allows each
simply and independently. For designers who already use the AASHTO method, the ana
substitution of the Envirogrid® structural coefficient for the one of the layer being subs
Overview: The AASHTO design method consists of two basic steps. The first step consi
factors, and the expected traffic over the design life of the pavement to calculate a min
the overall required structure or performance of the pavement.
The second step is to sum up the various layers to achieve the minimum required Struc
When an agency or a design firm has already determined the minimum required Struct
pavement within its jurisdiction or in its geographical area, then if the designer wishes
only concern himself with the second step.
Step 1.
Determine the minimum required Structural Number (SN), which is the necessary overa
based on given strength of subgrade, expected traffic, and given regional factor.
The Equivalent Axle Load is the measure of expected traffic loads over the l
the total expected impact.
(Note: The AASHTO methodology affords the designer the opportunity to include other
statistical probabilities and serviceability of the pavement over time.)
Step 2.
Select combination of materials and the thickness of the layers of those materials
that would result in minimum required SN.
Select the Structural Coefficient (SC) for the proposed material based on
experience*, and multiply the SC by the proposed thickness of the layer
which represents the contribution of that layer to the overall structural n
layer are then added to see if the total is at least as great as the required
combinations can be tried and then one selected based on the designer'
Letting the letter "a" represent the structural coefficients for each layer a
thickness, in inches, of the layer, the model is simply
The term (a1 x D1) represents the first layer, the term (a2 x D2) represents
many or as few layers are necessary.
Example:
If the required Structural Number of a two-layer system is 2.90 and the e
to be 2" asphalt concrete, he or she could make either of the following se
Calculator:
Following is a calculator into which can be input values for SC (or "a") and for "D", yieldin
resulting SN:
Determine if the resulting SN is at least as great as the required minimum found in Step
Select from the options based on material and labor cost and ease of installation.
Geo Products, LLC provides this information only as an accommodation to our cust
regarding the suitability of the application procedures is made due to the fact tha
that may not have been considered in this generalized procedure. Geo Products,
regarding the suitability of its EnviroGrid® for specific uses or applications. Our lia
a replacement for any EnviroGrid® that is proven defective unde
3/19/2012
abilization Calculator
termine the thicknesses needed for any soil stabilization project. The
d® depending on the strength of the road.
The first step consists of considering the subgrade strength and other
t to calculate a minimum required Structural Number, which is a measure of
ose materials
ents for each layer and the letter "D" represent the
+ a2 x D2 + a3 x D3
em is 2.90 and the engineer wants the top layer of the system
er of the following selections for the remainder of the base:
Surface Course
Road mix (low stability) - Light Concrete 0.20
Plant mix (high stability) - Std. Concrete 0.44
Sand asphalt 0.40
Asphaltic concrete 0.41
Base Course
Sandy gravel 0.07
Crushed stone 0.14
Cement-treated (no soil-cement)
Compressive strength @ 7 days
650 psi or more 0.23
400 psi to 650 0.20
400 psi or less 0.15
Bituminous-treated
Coarse-graded 0.34
Sand asphalt 0.30
Lime-treated Soils
1% 0.11
2% 0.15
3% 0.18
4% 0.21
5% 0.23
6% 0.26
7% 0.30
8% 0.33
Sub-base Course
Sandy gravel 0.11
Sand or sandy clay 0.05 - 0.10
Geo Products, LLC provides this information only as an accommodation to our customers.
No warranty or other representation regarding the suitability of the application
procedures is made due to the fact that each installation has specific requirements that
may not have been considered in this generalized procedure. Geo Products, LLC makes no
warranties or representations regarding the suitability of its EnviroGrid® for specific uses
or applications. Our liability is limited to furnishing, without charge, a replacement for any
EnviroGrid® that is proven defective under normal use and service.
Equivalent Layer Thicknesses
Structural
0.35 0.41 - 0.44 0.14 0.07 - 0.11
Coefficient
4" (100 mm) 3.4" (86 mm) 10" (254 mm) 12.7" (323 mm)
Thickness
6" (150 mm) 5.1" (123 mm) 15" (381 mm) 19.1" (485 mm)
Equivalent
8" (200 mm) 6.8" (173 mm) 20" (508 mm) 25.5" (648 mm)
This table shows the thickness equivalent of Envirogrid compared to various other materials. The strength
of Envirogrid filled with sandy soil is equivalent to 3.4 inches of paved concrete, 10 inches of crushed ston
of sandy gravel, 17.5 inches of lime-stabilized soil, and 20 inches of sandy soil.
n only as an accommodation to
entation regarding the suitability
o the fact that each installation
have been considered in this
LLC makes no warranties or
EnviroGrid® for specific uses or
urnishing, without charge, a
ven defective under normal use
Infill Cost Comparison Calculator
These values are for material cost only and do not include labor or installation
Steps:
1. Select Material type from Dropdown list
2. Input Material Density (lb/ft 3)
3. Input Material Layer thickness (inches)
Nothing 4. Input Delivered cost per ton of material
Nothing 5. Input Cost of Envirogrid / ft2
Nothing 6. Input Cost of Biaxial geogrid / ft 2 (if required)
Nothing 7. Input Cost of Nonwoven geotextile / ft 2 (if required)
Nothing 6. Input Total ft2 of project
Nothing 7. Enjoy your Savings!
Nothing
Infill Cost Comparison Calculator
These values are for material cost only and do not include labor or installation
Steps:
1. Select Material type from Dropdown list
2. Input Material Density (g/cm3 or t/m3)
3. Input Material Layer thickness (cm)
Nothing 4. Input Delivered cost per ton of material
Nothing 5. Input Cost of Envirogrid / m2
Nothing 6. Input Cost of Biaxial geogrid / m 2 (if required)
Nothing 7. Input Cost of Nonwoven geotextile / m2 (if required)
Nothing 6. Input Total m2 of project
Nothing 7. Enjoy your Savings!
Nothing