Is the performance of PAVMAX affected when mixed with any other organic material, e.g., CaO or CaCO3?
PAVMAX works well with all organic soils. PAVMAX will increase the bonding of the fines (-200 mesh) and allow greater moisture penetration to facilitate compaction. PAVMAX has been successfully used in roads containing limestone (CaO). Calcite (CaO3), a fine grain limestone or soft earthy clay, also reacts positively with PAVMAX. However, the use of clays should be minimized in road building, usually less than 30% (-200 mesh). 2. Over time will PAVMAX increase its bonding strength? PAVMAX treated soils (for roads and ponds) achieve their greatest strength at the time of compaction and immediate subsequent curing (72 hours curing time). Bonding of the soil particles takes place in the presence of moisture and compactive force. This condition will last as long as the material resists external forces. Heavy wheel loads, water, freeze-thaw cycles ultimately have their effect on all roads. PAVMAX treated roads will resist these forces due to the bonded, high density of the road material. Th
