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22. Pavement materials: Soil

This chapter discusses the various materials used in pavement construction, focusing primarily on soil and its properties. It emphasizes the importance of understanding soil types and their behaviors under different conditions to ensure adequate pavement performance. Additionally, the chapter elaborates on various tests used to evaluate soil strength and support capabilities, crucial for pavement design.

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Sections

  • 21

    Pavement Materials: Soil

    This section explores the characteristics and significance of soil as a key pavement material, emphasizing the properties and tests related to subgrade soils.

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  • 21.1

    Overview

    This section provides an overview of pavement materials, emphasizing the importance of soil and aggregate properties in pavement stability and durability.

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  • 21.2

    Sub Grade Soil

    This section discusses sub grade soil, outlining its properties, types, and tests used to evaluate its suitability for pavement design.

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  • 21.2.1

    Desirable Properties

    This section outlines the key desirable properties of sub grade soil required for highway construction.

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  • 21.2.2

    Soil Types

    This section discusses the various types of soil used as materials in highway construction, highlighting their classification and characteristics.

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  • 21.2.3

    Tests On Soil

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  • 21.2.4

    California Bearing Ratio Test

    The California Bearing Ratio (CBR) test assesses the strength of soil and its suitability for subgrade and base course materials in flexible pavements.

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  • 21.2.4.1

    Test Procedure

    The section outlines the California Bearing Ratio (CBR) test procedure used to evaluate soil properties for pavement design.

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  • 21.2.5

    Plate Bearing Test

    The Plate Bearing Test evaluates the support capabilities of sub-grades and provides vital data for pavement design.

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  • 21.2.5.1

    Test Procedure

    The section outlines the procedure for conducting the Plate Bearing Test to evaluate the support capabilities of subgrades and pavements.

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  • 21.2.5.2

    Calculation

    This section covers the Plate Bearing Test used to evaluate the support capability of sub-grades and its significance in pavement design.

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  • 21.3

    Summary

    The quality of pavement is significantly influenced by the materials used during construction, particularly the subgrade soil, which is essential for pavement support and strength evaluation.

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  • 21.4

    Problems

    This section introduces various problems related to pavement materials and soil, focusing on their implications in highway engineering.

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What we have learnt

  • Pavement materials, particu...
  • Different types of soil can...
  • The California Bearing Rati...

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