Base Stabilisation on Construction Sites

Construction sites are often key areas for dust suppression as they are used by a wide range of multi-wheeled heavy vehicles, each of which disturb the road surface, creating potholes and other forms of deterioration. It is usually too expensive to build fully paved roads in view of the relatively short time that they will be required, but at the same time dust clouds will affect contractors and local residence.

The Solution

The use of magnesium chloride (MgCl2) or calcium chloride (CaCl2) as a dust suppressant in road-base construction will help to keep the fines in place and to bind the aggregate more tightly, which results in a solid base during the construction. Stabilising the soil with magnesium chloride or calcium chloride at construction sites will help to reduce respiratory inconveniences to employees and nearby residents.

Advantages:

• Smooth and firm driving surface
• Prevention of soil erosion
• Better driver visibility
• Reduction of health hazards
• Reduction in maintenance costs