Applications
Industrial yard stabilization
Paving a yard of tens of thousands of square metres in concrete or asphalt is often an investment out of proportion to its use. ROAD//STABILIZR® and DUST/BLOKR® are a suitable solution for industrial yards, parking areas, internal haul roads, waste dumps and material stockpiles, all surfaces Cypher Environmental treats internationally.
The stabilized layer is built from the material already on site, with standard equipment, and the DUST/BLOKR®-treated surface no longer generates dust that affects equipment, stock and personnel.
The challenge
The challenges of unpaved industrial yards
Large manoeuvring and storage surfaces raise problems that neither regravelling nor water spraying solves durably.
The prohibitive cost of conventional paving
Concreting or asphalting large surfaces (open storage, logistics parks, site platforms) frequently exceeds the economically justifiable budget.
Dust affecting equipment and people
Dust raised by manoeuvring machinery settles on stock and equipment, reduces visibility and degrades working conditions.
Rutting under repetitive heavy traffic
Forklifts, trucks and machinery running the same routes quickly deform an inadequately compacted surface, especially on a clay bed.
Mud carried onto public roads
In the wet season, vehicles leaving the site carry mud onto public roads: a risk of penalties and a poor image.
The solution
The solution: an in-situ stabilized yard with a dust-free surface
A load-bearing layer built from the existing soil, waterproofed and treated against dust, at a fraction of the cost of paving.
ROAD//STABILIZR® increases the density, stability and CBR value of the supporting layer: the clay particles become strongly and semi-permanently bonded and lock the aggregates in place, while swelling and permeability decrease. The resulting platform carries repetitive heavy machinery traffic and remains stable through freeze-thaw cycles, in wet and dry conditions.
DUST/BLOKR® treats the running surface and storage areas: it eliminates dust with results that outlast chlorides, does not become slippery when wet and reactivates with humidity, so reapplications are rare. It is non-corrosive (compliant with the Boeing BSS7432 aerospace standard) and U.S. EPA Safer Choice certified, solid arguments in environmental and safety audits. The range of surfaces Cypher treats internationally includes haul roads, access roads, parking areas, runways, helipads, waste dumps and material stockpiles.
We have not yet executed industrial yards in Romania (our direct references are on communal and county roads), but the procedure in the technical approval applies identically, and sizing is based on laboratory tests and the estimated traffic.
The procedure
The execution procedure, step by step
Executed with standard earthworks and road equipment, in stages by zone, so activity on the site can continue.
- 1
Preliminary laboratory testing
Identification of the soil on site according to SR EN ISO 14688-2 and determination of dosages based on estimated traffic and loads.
- 2
Preparing the platform
Scarifying, levelling with drainage slopes towards the drainage system and bringing the layer to optimum compaction moisture.
- 3
Treatment with ROAD//STABILIZR®
Applied diluted in water, before compaction; 1 litre treats 33 m³ of compacted soil. The work can be staged by functional zone.
- 4
Treatment with DUST/BLOKR® and final compaction
Waterproofing and dust-proofing of the running surface and storage areas, followed by final compaction.
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Putting into service
The platform can be used immediately after final compaction; on zones with recurring dust, DUST/BLOKR® can be reapplied by spraying at long intervals.
Benefits
Benefits for investment directors and engineers
Arguments for logistics operators, industrial developers, contractors and site administrators.
A fraction of the cost of concreting
The stabilized layer built from in-situ material avoids paving large surfaces in concrete or asphalt, with their execution and maintenance costs.
Dust eliminated at the source
Equipment, stock and personnel are no longer exposed to dust; visibility on site improves.
Increased bearing capacity
Higher density, stability and CBR value: the platform carries repetitive heavy traffic without rutting.
Fast, stageable execution
Standard equipment, no special technologies; each zone can be used immediately after final compaction.
Non-corrosive, Boeing BSS7432 compliant
The treated surface does not corrode machinery and equipment, unlike chloride treatments.
Arguments for the environmental audit
Biodegradable, non-toxic products, ISO 14001; DUST/BLOKR® is U.S. EPA Safer Choice certified, with zero environmental impact.
Useful resources
The products and tools behind the solution
ROAD//STABILIZR®
Long-term stabilization of clay soils: technical details, dosage and application method.
View detailsDUST/BLOKR®
Chloride-free dust control and waterproofing: certifications and application method.
View detailsDosage calculator
Get an indicative estimate of the product quantity needed for your project.
View detailsFAQ
Frequently asked questions
What types of platforms is the solution suitable for?
Storage and logistics yards, machinery and truck parking areas, internal haul roads, site platforms, waste dumps and material stockpiles. Internationally, Cypher Environmental also treats runways and helipads, where dust and corrosion requirements are critical.
Does the stabilized platform carry daily heavy traffic?
Yes: the treatment increases the density, stability and CBR value of the layer, which locks the aggregates in place. The exact thickness of the stabilized layer is sized based on preliminary laboratory tests and the estimated loads.
Are there industrial references in Romania?
Our local references are on communal and county roads; for industrial platforms we rely on Cypher Environmental's international experience on haul roads, parking areas, waste dumps and stockpiles. The procedure in the technical approval is the same.
How is a stabilized platform maintained?
Maintenance drops dramatically compared with a gravelled surface: the stabilized layer is semi-permanent, and DUST/BLOKR® reactivates with humidity, so its semi-soluble nature reduces the need for frequent reapplication. Spray reapplications happen at long intervals, depending on traffic.
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