TIRE DERIVED AGGREGATE
TDA creates significant cost savings environmental benefits compared to alternative rock/stone aggregates.
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
Tire Derived Aggregate
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1 Cubic meter of TDA is equal to approximately 50 recycled passenger tires (1000 lbs).
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While being environmentally conscious, TDA is also often the most cost effective solution.
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Cold regions are uniquely suited for the use of TDA.
APPLICATIONS
TDA suits a variety of different civil engineering uses
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Frost boil repair
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Excellent in septic mounds in cold climates (as an insulator)
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Landfill leachate collection systems
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Subgrade insulation for roadways
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Lightweight insulating backfill for wall and bridge abutments Lightweight fill for roadways over peat bogs or weak clay
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Bank stabilization
FEATURES
Key benefits of the TDA product
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Good thermal insulator & reduces frost penetration (8x better than crushed rock/gravel)
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Drainage capacity 10 to 100 times higher than gravel
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Lightweight (1/3 the weight of crushed rock)
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Low earth pressure (1/2 the pressure of soil)
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Compressible
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Cost effective (TDA is often the cheapest alternative if you need it’s unique properties) Inert (no harmful leachate)
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Using tire shred for these projects removes millions of pounds from the waste stream
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1/3 the weight of crushed rock = 1/3 the transportation cost
BASIC GUIDELINES
For the use of TDA products in construction activities
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Geotextile material should be used to minimize infiltration of soil particles into TDA voids.
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Basic construction safety precautions should be used, including protective shoes/gloves, and removal of excess material from the site.
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The final height of the TDA should be limited to 1 meter. Or, 3 meters (width of 1m) in applications where TDA is placed in a trench enveloped by soil and/or structural materials.
TESTIMONIALS FROM SHERCOM PROJECTS
CONTACT US
For more information on tire derived aggregate, please contact us by filling out the form or calling at +1(306)933-0600 or +1(888)SHERCOM.