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Project Parameters

"For every $1 saved cutting corners on the subgrade, you'll spend $4-7 more on layers above it..." (Federal Highway Administration)

Overall Project Summary

Total Cost Savings

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78% of premature road failures originate in foundation layers.

Time Reduction

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Extended Increased Lifespan

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Maintenance Reduction

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Maintenance intervals extend by 35-45% with proper stabilization.

Layer-by-Layer Breakdown

1 Subgrade Layer

Percentage of total project cost: ~0.0%

Dollar savings for this layer: ~0.0% of total project

Percentage savings for this layer: ~0.0%

Traditional Method Issues:

  • Requires excavation and removal of existing soils
  • Requires importing and placing engineered fill materials
  • Requires specialized equipment and experienced operators
  • Often becomes the source of 78% of road failures

Traditional Costs Include:

  • Excavation and soil removal: 25-35% of layer cost
  • Transportation and disposal fees: 15-25% of layer cost
  • Imported engineered fill: 30-40% of layer cost

Our Solution Advantages:

  • Eliminates 80-90% of excavation and replacement costs
  • Stabilizes existing soils in-place with molecular bonding
  • Creates a uniform, stable foundation for all layers above

Subbase thickness increases by 35-50% when subgrade fails.

2 Subbase Layer

Percentage of total project cost: ~0.0%

Dollar savings for this layer: ~0.0% of total project

Percentage savings for this layer: ~0.0%

Traditional Method Issues:

  • Requires premium processed aggregates
  • Materials often transported from distant quarries
  • Needs precise grading and compaction
  • Increases thickness by 35-50% when subgrade is weak

Traditional Costs Include:

  • Material costs: 50-60% of layer cost
  • Transportation: 15-25% of layer cost
  • Placement and compaction: 15-20% of layer cost

Our Solution Advantages:

  • 40-60% material cost reduction
  • Creates molecular bonds between aggregate particles
  • Allows use of lower-quality, locally available materials

Material quality requirements decrease by 15-25% with proper stabilization.

3 Base Layer

Percentage of total project cost: ~0.0%

Dollar savings for this layer: ~0.0% of total project

Percentage savings for this layer: ~0.0%

Traditional Method Issues:

  • Requires premium processed aggregates with strict specifications
  • Needs specialized equipment for placement and compaction
  • Often requires excessive thickness to compensate for weak layers below

Traditional Costs Include:

  • Premium aggregate materials: 55-65% of layer cost
  • Transportation from quarries: 15-20% of layer cost
  • Specialized placement equipment: 10-15% of layer cost

Our Solution Advantages:

  • Allows use of 50-70% less expensive local materials
  • Creates powerful molecular bonds between aggregate particles
  • Reduces thickness requirements by 15-25%

Base layer requires 25-35% more premium materials with weak foundations.

4 Surface Layer

Percentage of total project cost: ~0.0%

Dollar savings for this layer: ~0.0% of total project

Percentage savings for this layer: ~0.0%

Traditional Method Issues:

  • Requires specialized hot-mix asphalt plants or concrete
  • Burns massive amounts of fuel heating materials
  • Needs regular replacement (30% more frequent with poor foundation)

Traditional Costs Include:

  • Materials (asphalt/concrete): 45-55% of layer cost
  • Fuel for heating/processing: 10-15% of layer cost
  • Specialized equipment: 15-20% of layer cost

Our Solution Advantages:

  • 20-30% surface material cost reduction
  • Optimized asphalt thickness and extended life
  • Extends maintenance intervals significantly

Surface layer needs 30% more frequent replacement with poor foundation.

Environmental Impact

Carbon Emission Reduction

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  • Elimination of hot-mix processes
  • Reduced equipment operation time

Material Transport Reduction

~0.0%

  • Fewer trucks on the road
  • Reduced fuel consumption

Natural Resource Conservation

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  • Using existing soil instead of quarry materials
  • Zero VOCs, no petroleum, 100% green solution

Savings estimates are based on industry research and typical project conditions. Actual results may vary based on specific site conditions and requirements.

This calculator provides general guidance based on soil type. A detailed soil analysis is recommended for project-specific estimates.

Cost savings represent typical project outcomes. Contact us for a detailed assessment of your specific project.