Trusted by Engineers. Validated by Research. Built for the Future.
At Louis Structures, performance claims are backed by independent university and laboratory testing. MSWagg® has undergone rigorous evaluations by the University of Wisconsin–Madison and multiple certified materials testing labs, confirming it meets or exceeds industry requirements.
Dr. William Likos, Chair of Civil & Environmental Engineering, UW–Madison:
“MSWagg demonstrates exceptional potential for structural applications. The material provides significant weight advantages with comparable physical properties to traditional aggregates.”
Certified Test Results
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Compressive Strength
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Freeze Thaw Resistance
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Absorption Rate
04
Chemical Analysis
Fully compliant with EPA construction material standards
MSWagg® vs Traditional Gravel
| Cost Component | Traditional Gravel | MSWagg® | Value Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Material Price |
$10/ton |
Competitive pricing |
Strategic partnership value |
|
Weight per Cubic Yard |
3,000 lbs (1.5 tons) |
1,250 lbs (0.625 tons) |
58% lighter |
|
Volume per Truckload |
13.3 cu yd |
32.0 cu yd |
2.4x more material |
|
Trucking Cost per Cu Yd |
$27.00 |
$11.25 |
$15.75 savings |
|
Total Delivered Value |
$42.00/cu yd |
Competitive |
Significant project savings |
Total Project Savings
When accounting for reduced material costs, transportation efficiency, lower foundation requirements, and
simplified engineering specifications, total construction cost savings range from 40-70% depending on
application type and project scale.
Key Benefits
Lightweight Performance
- 40-60% lighter than traditional gravel (approximately 1,250 lbs/cubic yard vs. 3,000 lbs)
- Reduces structural loading on foundations by up to 60%
- Delivers 2.4x more volume per truckload, dramatically reducing transportation trips and costs
- Only 0.625 tons per cubic yard vs. 1.5 tons for traditional gravel
- Enables significant logistics and fuel cost savings
Cost Efficiency
- Premium LWA performance typically valued at $50-70/ton market pricing
- Strategic partnership pricing for early adopters and large-volume projects
- 40-70% total construction cost savings through combined advantages
- Up to 2.4x more material per truckload due to lightweight properties
- Reduced foundation engineering requirements create additional value