Laboratory Report LR 279 Roadmaking materials and pavement design in tropical and sub tropical countries

Publication Year

1969

Document Status

Withdrawn

Abstract

Discusses the selection of roadmaking materials and pavement design in tropical and sub tropical countries, for roads in rural areas ranging from rudimentary tracks to bituminous surfaced main highways. The properties required in road sub bases are reviewed with emphasis on the use of materials available locally in these regions. Recommendations are made for pavement thicknesses in terms of traffic loading and the strength of the soil subgrade.

Author

O'Reilly, M. P. and Millard, R. S.

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