Methodology Details

Identical dried decomposed granite material samples were blended with Organic-Lock, One of the leading organic binders on the market (in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications), as well as the Loose aggregate on its own (i.e. no binder added).

Each sample was homogeneously mixed and combined with 12% water by weight.

Pressed firmly into the sample container.

Compacted with a custom hydraulic compressor to consolidate the material.

Allowed to dry in an incubator for 24 hours at 30°C.

The samples were then weighed and recorded.

Pressed firmly into the sample container.

Compacted with a custom hydraulic compressor to consolidate the material.

Allowed to dry in an incubator for 24 hours at 30°C.