Roadway Fills

Roadway Fills with Elastizell Cellular Concrete

Building stable roads on challenging soils such as clay, shale, or organic soils like peat can be a civil engineering nightmare. However, roads often need to be constructed in areas with unstable soils, posing significant challenges that can compromise the integrity of the roadway and lead to costly maintenance.

Unstable soils can cause issues with water drainage, bearing capacity, freeze/thaw cycles, and potential settlement of the roadway. These factors can weaken the road base, resulting in cracks, potholes, and a shorter service life.

Elastizell Systems' Lightweight Cellular Concrete (LCC) provides a solution that significantly increases the resilience of roadways, minimizes these challenges, and reduces construction costs while ensuring faster installation and long-term performance. and reduced roadway and highway maintenance costs.

Advantages of Using Lightweight Cellular Concrete (LCC) for Roadway Construction

Load-Balancing Base

Elastizell Cellular Concrete creates a load-balancing base that supports the roadway by distributing loads evenly across the subgrade. This reduces the risk of differential settlement, a common cause of potholes, ensuring a stable road surface over time.

Internal Cohesion

With its cohesive properties, Elastizell Cellular Concrete exerts no active earth pressure, resulting in minimal lateral force on surrounding structures, which enhances roadway stability, particularly in areas with poor soil conditions.

Lightweight Yet Strong

Elastizell Cellular Concrete is significantly lighter than traditional fill materials, with some low-density formulations weighing as little as 25% of the unit weight of soil. This reduces the load on the subgrade, making it ideal for projects with weak or unstable soils.

Minimized Settlement

The use of Elastizell Systems' LCC significantly reduces settlement issues, maintaining a stable and durable road surface and minimizing the need for future repairs.

Water and Freeze/Thaw Resistance

Elastizell Cellular Concrete is highly resistant to water absorption, preventing water infiltration that can cause erosion and freeze/thaw damage. Its excellent freeze/thaw resistance ensures the longevity of the roadway, even in regions with extreme temperature variations.

Enhanced Drainage

LCC improves drainage by allowing controlled water movement without absorbing it into the material. This prevents water accumulation under the road surface, which reduces the risk of erosion and damage from freeze/thaw cycles.

Accelerated Installation

The flowable nature of Elastizell Cellular Concrete allows for rapid installation, improving fill uniformity and reducing the time needed for compaction or compaction testing. With on-site mixing capabilities, Elastizell Systems can significantly speed up construction schedules, reducing truck traffic and site disruption.

Crack Prevention

By evenly distributing loads and preventing water infiltration, LCC helps reduce the occurrence of road cracks, minimizing the need for ongoing maintenance and extending the road's lifespan.

Cost Reduction

By circumventing or drastically reducing the need for conventional ground improvement or deep foundation techniques, Elastizell Cellular Concrete can lower overall construction costs. The lightweight nature of LCC reduces the need for heavy equipment and fewer trucks are required for transportation.

Sustainable and Environmentally Friendly

Elastizell Cellular Concrete contributes to sustainable construction practices by incorporating recycled materials like fly ash, reducing the need for virgin materials, and lowering carbon emissions. It is also fire-resistant, non-flammable, and non-toxic.

Hydrocarbon Resistance

Unlike synthetic expanded polystyrene lightweight fills, Elastizell Cellular Concrete is not susceptible to failure due to exposure to hydrocarbons, making it a more reliable choice in areas with potential chemical exposure.

Why Choose Elastizell Systems for Your Roadway Construction Projects?

By choosing Elastizell Systems' Lightweight Cellular Concrete (LCC) for your roadway construction or rehabilitation projects, you ensure your roads are built to withstand the challenges of unstable soils, harsh weather conditions, and heavy traffic loads, all while being cost-effective and environmentally conscious.

Reduced Roadway and Highway Maintenance Costs with Elastizell Systems' Lightweight Cellular Concrete

Cost-Efficient Construction

Elastizell Systems' Lightweight Cellular Concrete (LCC) offers a cost-effective solution by reducing the need for extensive soil stabilization and foundation work. Its lightweight properties minimize excavation and subgrade preparation, leading to savings on both materials and labor.

Long-Term Maintenance Savings

By addressing common issues like differential settlement and load imbalances, LCC significantly reduces the frequency and cost of road repairs. Roads built with Elastizell Systems' LCC experience fewer cracks and potholes, which translates to lower maintenance expenses over their service life.

Durability and Longevity

The enhanced stability provided by LCC helps prevent damage from freeze/thaw cycles and water infiltration. This resistance to environmental stresses extends the life of the roadway, reducing the need for costly repairs and replacements.

Lower Repair Costs

Elastizell Systems' Lightweight Cellular Concrete's load-balancing and cohesive properties minimize the risk of structural issues that often lead to expensive repairs. With fewer problems to address, maintenance budgets can be allocated more effectively to other areas.

Overall Value

Investing in Elastizell Systems' Lightweight Cellular Concrete not only delivers immediate construction cost savings but also offers long-term value through reduced maintenance needs. This results in a more economical solution for roadway projects, enhancing overall infrastructure reliability.

For more details on how Elastizell Systems' Lightweight Cellular Concrete can lower your maintenance costs and improve roadway performance, contact us today!