Soil and Unpaved Road Stabilization in Africa
NaturalPave® and companion technologies: bound pavement from in-place soil, no imported aggregate.
Midwest Industrial Supply, Inc. technology · Canton, Ohio · Since 1975
Applications by Sector
NaturalPave® — Unpaved Roads
Turn in-place soil into durable pavement.
Stabilization Technologies
Chemical, mechanical, biological — the right answer per soil.
Environmental Impact
A road that cuts its carbon footprint by 4.
Road Treatment Technologies
Soil stabilization, fines preservation and dust control.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between stabilization and paving?
Asphalt or concrete paving adds a costly layer, often over-engineered for low-traffic roads. Polymer stabilization treats the in-place soil: the polymer coats and binds every grain into a dense, strong, durable and flexible matrix.
Do we need to import aggregate?
No. Soil-Sement® Engineered Formula uses only in-place soils. In Senegal, 30 cm of existing soil was reworked with no imported material.
How does the soil analysis work?
Sampling, gradation, Atterberg limits and CBR testing: the laboratory qualifies the in-place soil so the right treatment can be selected. The feasibility study is delivered within 15 days.
Which soil types can be treated?
The polymer depends neither on clay nor on a chemical reaction. On fine A-3 sands where cement failed, CBR rose from 2 to 35; in Senegal the project treated fat clay, caliche and good soil.
How long does a project take?
It depends on the project. A Midwest example: about 27 km of access roads and 6.5 ha of laydown yards stabilized in 21 days. The surface provides load-bearing capacity as soon as it cures.
Engineer Your Infrastructure Program
Ministries, road agencies, mining groups and civil engineering contractors: our engineers analyze your soils and design the solution suited to your program within 15 days.