The full-color brochure describes the advantages and construction process of creating a new stabilized base by recycling the existing worn out asphalt roadway. The process of full-depth reclamation (FDR) with cement rebuilds worn out asphalt pavements by recycling the existing roadway. The old asphalt and base materials are pulverized, mixed with cement and water, and compacted to produce a strong, durable base for either an asphalt or concrete surface.

This 16-page brochure discusses the applications, benefits, design, construction, testing, performance, and sustainability of full-depth reclamation (FDR) using cement. Included is a case study on the use of FDR to rehabilitate a damaged roadway in Hancock, New Hampshire.
A synopsis of the 2005 study researching the long-term performance of FDR with cement projects around the nation dating back to 1980.
Publications and Technical Documents on FDR with Cement

We are pleased to provide you with the following documents. Most are available in pdf format immediately. Others are only available via postal mail. We will provide individuals in New England, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware with (2) publications - free of charge, just fill in which ones you would like mailed to you in the form below. For those outside the Road Recycling Council territory, click here to find assistance near you.
Long-Term Performance of Full Depth Reclamation with Portland Cement
A 2005 study researching the long-term performance of FDR with cement projects around the nation. Features two case studies in New York State, one dating back to 1980. 
This Project Information Sheet describes the use of Full-Depth Reclamation (FDR) with cement to upgrade unpaved roads in Fairfield County, SC. This process saved the County $70,000 per mile, compared with construction of new asphalt pavement.
This full-color brochure provides an overview of soil-cement - its properties and key benefits and how it is used for commercial applications. Benefits such as low cost, fast construction, strength and performance are described in easy to understand language. It makes an excellent introductory piece for understanding the main features and benefits of soil-cement.

This four-page full-color brochure describes the advantages of soil-cement and briefly defines the different types of soil-cement including cement-modified soil, cement-treated base and full-depth reclamation. Typical soil-cement requirements and properties are given.


Reprint of an article from Constructioneer, October 2005. Torrential rains fell in the autumn of 2004 in Bethlehem Township, PA filling ponds and levees to capacity. When more rain came in the summer, a retention pond overflowed and the water funneled onto the roads. Instead of total reconstruction, FDR with cement was used to rebuild Sunset Dr. Using the existing materials and improve its performance through cement stabilization, was an economical and fast way to rebuild this road.

An approach to reduce the severity of cracking in a cement-treated base (CTB) is explained in this 8-page bi-fold pamphlet. Referred to as microcracking, this approach is based on the concept that a network of fine cracks will prevent the development of wider, more severe cracks that are more likely to reflect up through a flexible pavement surface. 
Guide To Full Depth Reclamation (FDR) with Cement
A comprehensive guide to Full-Depth Reclamation (FDR) using cement. This process involves rebuilding failed asphalt pavements by pulverizing the existing surface and base, and blending the reclaimed aggregates with cement to create a new cement-stabilized base, that is then given a new riding surface. This document describes the step-by-step process, from initial site investigation, to mix design, and construction. A recommended construction specification for FDR is included.

Guide To Cement Treated Base (CTB) 
This document provides a basic guide on the use of cement-treated base (CTB) for pavement applications. It provides an overview on the design and construction of CTB for both mixed-in-place and central plant mixed operations. A suggested construction specification is also included.

Soil Cement Construction Handbook
The most comprehensive guide to construction of soil-cement. Includes tables and charts for determining cement and water contents, and construction guidelines for both mixed-in-place and central plant mix construction. Describes construction operations using mixed-in-place and central plant mixing techniques. Includes information on construction of roads, shoulders, airports, parking and storage areas. Also includes information on recycling of flexible pavements and cement-modified soils.


A synopsis of the 2005 study researching the long-term performance of FDR with cement projects around the nation dating back to 1980.
Soil Cement Laboratory Handbook
This handbook provides a comprehensive guide to laboratory testing of soil-cement and cement modified soils for pavement applications. The handbook refers to ASTM and AASHTO test designations for moisture-density, freeze-thaw, and wet-dry tests.​

Soil Cement Inspector's Manual
The second edition of this pocket-sized manual outlines the duties of inspectors on soil-cement paving projects and explains construction procedures. Each step of proper inspection and control is explained. Sample problems are provided to show how to compute material quantities and perform field tests. Tables and charts are also included to simplify these calculations.​
Thickness Design for Soil Cement Pavements
This engineering bulletin provides a procedure for determining the thickness for soil-cement bases for highways, streets and local roads, and parking lots. The design procedure is based on information from several sources including research, theory, full-scale test pavements and the performance of pavements in service. The factors considered as part of the analysis include material characteristics, subgrade strength, pavement design period, and traffic loadings. Design charts given in the publication are used in the evaluation. Example problems are provided to illustrate the design procedure.