Performance of polymeric-treated pavement foundation materials under static and dynamic loading

Cementitious stabilisers are commonly used to enhance performance–related properties of pavement materials but in recent times, polymers have been shown to result in similar improvements. The focus of this study is on the use of a locally developed and produced synthetic polyacrylamide-based additive in stabilising materials commonly used in Australian sealed and unsealed pavements. The main aim is to improve knowledge regarding the mechanism of stabilisation, resulting improvements and a better understanding of the behaviour of polyacrylamide-treated materials in a pavement structure under simulated loads. The outcome will increase reliability of these sustainable materials and further adoption by road authorities.