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TerraCem™ An Engineered Solution for Revitalizing Roads and Highways

What is TerraCem™? TerraCem is a specialized blend of cementitious and other construction materials that allows for more efficient and cost effective stabilization of the road base and subgrade. It is often custom blended for a given project based upon a geotechnical engineer’s recommendation. Benefits of TerraCem: • Increases energy cost savings through the use of in-situ material • Strengthens weakened sub-structure layer • Reshapes roads Road prior to TerraCem application • Optimizes use/reuse of material already in place; up to 99% recycled in-situ road and cementitious by-product...

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The TerraCem™ Advantage Typical cost comparison Method Capital Cost Conventional + Chip Seal TerraCem + Chip Seal *Typical local road construction cost as baseline; based upon 3 years of monitored data Typical maintenance comparison Method Maintenance Costs (over design life of 10 years) Conventional + Chip Seal TerraCem + Chip Seal *Typical local road maintenance cost as baseline; based upon 3 years of monitored data A second pass with the reclaimer to blend TerraCem into the soil Oiling down a prime coat to keep the fines A grader follows the pulverizer to achieve homogenous mixing Chip...

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TerraCem™ Application Tips To ensure a successful project Strengthening and stabilizing subgrade soil with TerraCem Stabilizing with TerraCem is a simple process whereby a controlled amount of engineered product is applied and then thoroughly blended into the soil. The entire material blend is subsequently graded and compacted. This stabilized section is then ready for the desired wearing surface application, such as an emulsion seal, a chip coat seal, asphalt or concrete. What primary benefits does TerraCem stabilization bring? It improves structural integrity and durability. It also...

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