Publications

Gives guidance on the two-stage stabilisation of cohesive soils, such as clay, using lime followed by cement, pfa and/or ggbs to produce a strengthened sub-base or base. Covers specification, site investigation, mix design, construction and testing. Pub. 2004

Describes the European standard BS EN 14227 issued in November 2004 that covers hydraulically bound mixtures for road and other pavements. Explains how the new mixtures compare with those specified for use before that date and gives guidance on their selection and specification. Pub. 2005

Provides design and specification guidelines for clients, designers and contractors wishing to use hydraulically bound mixtures for heavy-duty paving in areas subject to wheel/axle loading in excess of that permitted on public roads. Also covers mixture design, construction and control testing and includes a useful glossary of terms. Pub. 2007

Provides design and specification guidelines for clients, designers and contractors wishing to use hydraulically bound mixtures for residential and commercial road pavements. Also covers mixture design, construction and control testing and includes a useful glossary of terms. Pub. 2007

Provides design and specification guidelines for clients, designers and contractors wishing to use hydraulically bound mixtures for parking areas and hardstandings. Also covers mixture design, construction and control testing and includes a useful glossary of terms. Pub. 2007

These guidelines for the stabilisation of sulfate bearing clays are based on current knowledge and experience. They aim to explain the mechanisms that cause sulfate heave, recommend methods for sampling and testing for sulfates and sulphides and describe measures to minimise the risk of sulfate-related disruption. This publication is an update of the original version, which was published in 2005. Pub. 2011

Cores were taken as part of a UK Highways Agency project that assessed the performance of treated soft rocks and cohesive soils for road pavement foundations. This paper compares the properties of these cores with the original & current specifications, and the construction results for the treated layers. Pub. 2017

This report reviews the test methods used to assess the potential for treated/stabilised soils to swell or disintegrate because of the presence of sulfates or sulphides in the soil. Pub. 2013

This document is an introductory and technical guide to mix-in-place soil improvement and stabilisation. It outlines industry best practice and provides technical information plus signposts to industry standards and further reading. Revised 2019. Pub. 2019

A range of project, product and site cases studies proving that implementation of industry best practice will deliver the environmental and cost benefits of soil stabilisation. Pub. 2020

Making the case for the use of soil stabilisation by highlighting the range of environmental and economic benefits. Pub. 2021

The use of soil stabilisation can cost effectively and sustainably can turn previously disregarded sites into viable options for commercial and industrial developments. The civil engineering technique can strengthen poor or unsuitable soils on site without having to dig-and-dump unwanted soil elsewhere and import new aggregates. The report includes Britpave member project case studies.

This report explains the environmental benefits of using soil stabilisation. Not least of which is the rehabilitation of brownfield land to reduce the pressure to build on greenfield sites, reduced use of virgin aggregates, reduced landfill, reduced lorry traffic. Pub. 2022

This case study examines the potential that soil stabilisation offers for residential developments on difficult sites. The Gifford Lea retirement village Tattenhall project is one of two firsts: the first documented use of lime to improve soils for a residential development and the first such project to receive a comprehensive industry warranty. Pub. 2022

This publication is one of two parts. Firstly, it outlines the benefits of soil stabilisation. Secondly, it provides a number of technical case studies from the HS2 project that demonstrate the potential of soil stabilisation to produce high performance materials for civil engineering use. Pub. 2023

Reports on research undertaken by Nottingham Trent University in collaboration with Britpave that addressed the misconceptions concerning the leaching potential of soil stabilisation. The tested stabilised soils demonstrated very low permeability, restricted water movement and minimised potential for leaching. The research underlined that the rare instances of high pH water discharge identified in past projects were linked to poor drainage design. Properly designed and executed soil stabilisation presents negligible environmental risk. Pub 2025