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BASE ONE® is a base and aggregate surface stabilizer designed to improve the strength and stability of aggregate and reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) materials. It is a concentrated liquid stabilizing agent that is added to the water used to bring the base material to optimum moisture content for compaction.
10 in.
less aggregate base on BIA Route 6, at a higher structural number
0.16 to 0.22
layer coefficient measured by AET on stabilized base, against 0.14 for crushed aggregate
2
application methods: Reclaim and Inject, or Water Truck and Blade Mix
Patented
application method, U.S. Patent Nos. 7,651,294 and 7,845,879
How it works
Stabilization at the Base
The base layer of a road lays the foundation for the upper pavement structure. It must offer excellent bearing capacity, be capable of withstanding a broad range of different climatic conditions, and remain functional over many, many years.
BASE ONE® stabilizes and enhances the base material through its detergency, lubricating, and bonding properties. It contains a high concentration of silicon dioxide and sodium oxide that acts like cement by forming hydrated calcium silicate when added to the material. BASE ONE dries to form a tough, tightly adhering inorganic, insoluble bond that lasts indefinitely.
BASE ONE® has been tested for years in some of the harshest conditions right here in the Upper Midwest. The frequent temperature extremes and freeze/thaw cycles we experience in this area of the country have provided the ultimate testing conditions for our products.
Based on many years of testing, an 8 in. depth of RAP/aggregate base material treated with BASE ONE® is equal to 12 in. of compacted aggregate base.
Where it is used
Applications
No matter the type of road construction or reconstruction, nor whether it is paved or unpaved, adding BASE ONE® can build it better.
Stabilized Full Depth Reclamation (SFDR) rebuilds old worn out asphalt pavements by recycling the existing roadway. The asphalt and a portion of the base material are pulverized, stabilized and compacted to produce a strong durable base for the upper road structure.
Stabilization of the base layer offers enhanced load bearing capacity, improves constructibility and adds strength and stability to withstand a broad range of different climatic conditions.
A pavement surface treatment that combines one or more layers of asphalt with one or more layers of fine aggregate, typically used on rural roads carrying lower traffic volumes. To increase the stability and performance of the road, a stabilizer can be added to the base material below.
Stabilization of the base material and surface gravel can help increase the load bearing capacity, reduce routine maintenance and potentially reduce gravel loss, lengthening your re-graveling cycles.
How it is applied
Application Methods
BASE ONE® is easy to apply. It is added to the water used to bring the base material to optimum moisture content for compaction, and incorporated in the base material using the preferred Reclaim and Inject Method or the Water Truck and Blade Mix Method.
Reclaim and Inject Method
The preferred method. Reclaim to design depth, then reclaim and inject BASE ONE® on the second pass to the designed stabilization depth.
Water Truck and Blade Mix Method
The blade mix method may be used after reclamation. It may also be used when adding base material during new construction, reconstruction, or re-graveling. Additional aggregate may be added prior to the application.
Specifications
Product Data
| Product | Base and aggregate surface stabilizer, SKU T15 |
|---|---|
| Form | Concentrated liquid stabilizing agent, added to the compaction water |
| Chemistry | Silicon dioxide and sodium oxide; forms hydrated calcium silicate. SDS: silicic acid, sodium salt, CAS 1344-09-8 |
| Applications | Stabilized full depth reclamation, new construction and reconstruction, thin surface overlay, gravel roads |
| Methods | Reclaim and Inject; Water Truck and Blade Mix |
| Packaging | Shipped in 55 gallon drums or 275 gallon totes |
| Patents | Patented application method, U.S. 7,651,294 and 7,845,879 |
| Trademark | BASE ONE® is a registered trademark of Team Laboratory Chemical |
| Made by | Team Laboratory Chemical Corp., Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, established 1977 |
Independent Testing
American Engineering Testing measured BASE ONE® stabilized bases on county roads in Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin between 2011 and 2015, using Falling Weight Deflectometer and Ground Penetrating Radar on in-service roads, and reported in February 2016. Layer coefficients came in at 0.16 to 0.22, against 0.14 for high quality crushed aggregate base. On BIA Route 6 in North Dakota the accepted design used ten inches less aggregate base and still raised the structural number.
baseone.net publishes test result ranges compiled from field testing in multiple states by American Engineering Testing Inc., Braun Intertec and other independent testing labs.
Test Results by State
The reference point throughout is a 30,000 psi resilient modulus, which the AASHTO correlation puts at a CBR of 100 and an R-Value of 85. That is high quality crushed aggregate base. Values drop with spring thaw and the reports say so, so the ranges below include the seasons.
Minnesota
Pope County, CSAH 28.
Two sections totalling 7.8 miles, one a MnDOT research section.
81,000 to 147,000 psi
Resilient modulus, late spring to fall
3.4 to 4.9
Times the 30,000 psi reference, AET section highs
Reclaimed bituminous and aggregate blend with the top 4 inches stabilized. Designed as 7 ton and 9 ton roads, the sections tested at 10 ton capacity.
North Dakota
Seven sections across four counties, roughly 37 miles.
48,000 to 114,000 psi
Resilient modulus
0.16 to 0.22
Layer coefficient, against 0.14 for high quality crushed aggregate base
BIA Route 6, an 11.32 mile section south of New Town, is worth reading closely. The original design called for 6 inches of Superpave over 18 inches of aggregate base, a structural number of 3.96. The accepted value engineering proposal was 6 inches of Superpave over 8 inches of BASE ONE stabilized aggregate over 12 inches of cement treated subgrade, SN 4.68. Ten inches less aggregate base, at a higher structural number.
AET report: Lamoure, Mountrail, Richland and Sargent Counties, North Dakota (PDF) →
Wisconsin
St. Croix County, CTH G and CTH Z.
4.3 miles combined.
79,000 to 101,000 psi
Resilient modulus
0.19 to 0.21
Layer coefficient, against 0.14 for high quality crushed aggregate base
Both built over poor quality sand lift base, which makes this the useful case for anyone working over bad subgrade. WisDOT references 30,000 psi for crushed aggregate but only 10,000 psi for crushed gravel, and equivalency factors came out at 1.4 against crushed aggregate and 1.9 against crushed gravel.
Design Implications
A layer coefficient of 0.16 to 0.22 against 0.14 for high quality crushed aggregate. That is the number that goes into your pavement design. A higher layer coefficient means a thinner section for the same structural number, which is how one county omitted 3 in. of aggregate base.
Up to 100 percent reuse of the material already in the road. Under the green road rating system, reusing 50 to 90 percent of existing pavement by volume earns credit points, and in-place aggregate and reclaimed bituminous stabilized with BASE ONE can reach full reuse.
Structurally effective without being brittle. AET concluded in all three reports that the moduli are high enough to distribute stress properly, but not so stiff as to induce excessive shrinkage cracking.
baseone.net lists the benefit as “Increased Resilient Modulus (PSI), Granular Equivalence (GE) or Structural Coefficient numbers per inch of stabilized material.”
Testing was carried out by American Engineering Testing, Inc. The letters are signed by Chunhua Han, PE, Principal Engineer, Pavement Division, with peer review by David L. Rettner, PE, President.
Case studies on baseone.net
Project Results
For years, Base One® base stabilizer has been helping achieve dramatically better results with such road construction projects as stabilized full depth reclamation (SFDR), new construction/reconstruction (paved or unpaved) and overlays.
BIA Route 6, Mountrail County, North Dakota. Profile on baseone.net
6 in. Superpave over 8 in. BASE ONE® stabilized base over 12 in. cement treated subgrade, SN 4.68, in place of 18 in. aggregate base at SN 3.96.
Reported result: 10 in. of aggregate base eliminated on the 11.5 mile project.
8 in. SFDR plus 3 in. Class 5, stabilized. AET tested the material before and after.
Reported result: Pavement thickness reduced, $580,000 saved on the 10 mile project.
Top 6 in. of new 12 in. aggregate base stabilized.
Reported result: 3 in. of aggregate base omitted using the layer coefficient from test results, $499,500 saved on the 9 mile project.
Polk County, Minnesota. Profile on baseone.net
5 year program, 15 to 20 miles a year, 4 in. new Class 5 Modified stabilized.
Reported result: Skipped a re-graveling cycle in 2018, over $150,000 saved; blading monthly instead of weekly.
Township. Profile on baseone.net
4 in. new MN Class 5 stabilized, Otta Seal, then chip seal.
Reported result: $115,000 against a $299,000 bid for gravel and bituminous, $184,000 saved.
Savings figures are reported by the counties and townships on baseone.net. Independent test charts for each project are on the profile pages.
About the maker
Team Lab, Established 1977
Team Laboratory Chemical Corporation, established in 1977, provides innovative solutions with a full product line of chemical products. Our team of experienced research and development experts in our Detroit Lakes, Minnesota offices have developed the ultimate base stabilizer for paved and unpaved gravel roads: BASE ONE®.
Developed Here
BASE ONE® was developed in the early eighties. Throughout years of research and development it has become a valuable cost-saving, road-building base stabilizer for many projects throughout the United States.
Tested in the Field
Our product is consistently proven in independent testing to provide greater average layer coefficient per inch, average resilient modulus (ksi)/stabilized layer, average GE per inch and average tonnage when compared against untreated roadway.
Easy to Use
Very user friendly, application can be used in various weather conditions.
FAQS
Common Questions
Is BASE ONE a dust suppressant?
No. BASE ONE® is a base and aggregate surface stabilizer. On aggregate surfaced roadways it helps prevent gravel loss, pot holes, washboarding, and helps reduce blading frequency. Where dust control is wanted, counties have applied a light coat of chloride to the finished surface alongside it.
Can it rebuild a road that is already failing?
Yes. Stabilized Full Depth Reclamation (SFDR) rebuilds old worn out asphalt pavements by recycling the existing roadway. The asphalt and a portion of the base material are pulverized, stabilized and compacted to produce a strong durable base for the upper road structure.
Does it work on gravel roads?
Yes. Stabilization of the base material and surface gravel can help increase the load bearing capacity, reduce routine maintenance and potentially reduce gravel loss, lengthening your re-graveling cycles.
How is it applied?
It is added to the water used to bring the base material to optimum moisture content for compaction, then incorporated using the Reclaim and Inject Method or the Water Truck and Blade Mix Method.
Can new material be brought in?
Yes. The blade mix method may be used when adding base material during new construction, reconstruction, or re-graveling, and additional aggregate may be added prior to the application.
How is it shipped?
BASE ONE® concentrate is shipped in 55 gallon drums or 275 gallon totes.
Planning a Road Project
Team Laboratory Chemical Corporation was founded on the desire to help you build a better road from the bottom up. Tell us the road, the depth, and the method, and your territory rep will quote it.