Review of Specifications for the Use of Laterite in Road Pavements
Abstract
The main purpose of this report is to:
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Raise awareness of the existence of the performance-based specifications that have been developed specifically for the use of laterites in road construction in such countries as Angola, Brazil and Australia.
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Highlight the fact that such specifications are quite different to the more traditional ones that are still used in a number of countries in Africa, as a result of which unnecessary recourse is often made to the relatively expensive stabilization of these local materials for use in low volume roads (LVRs).
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Review existing specifications for the use of laterites in LVR construction based on the most recent/relevant documentation on the subject.
Citation
Netterberg, F. Review of Specifications for the Use of Laterite in Road Pavements. Crown Agents, (2014) 74 pp.
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