The use of calcrete in paved roads in Botswana.

Studies in Botswana leading to the development of local specifications for the use of calcretes in paved road construction

• From: Department for International Development
• Published: 1 January 1987

• Country: Botswana
• Document Type: Research Paper
• Theme: Infrastructure
• Authors: Toole, T., Lionjanga, A.V. and Greening, P.A.K.

Abstract

This paper describes the studies undertaken in Botswana which have led to the development of local specifications for the use of calcretes in paved road construction. The studies have examined their use as road bases, untreated shoulder materials and as surface dressing aggregates. A new specification for lightly-trafficked roads based on the findings of the studies is included.

The results of recent research concerning the use of cement and lime stabilisation is presented and recommendations made. Finally, the results of the research will be applied to the construction of over 1200 km of road to be constructed in the Kalahari region over the next decade. This will enable massive cost savings to be made.

Citation

LIONJANGA, A V, T TOOLE and P A K GREENING (1987) The use of caicrete in paved roads in Botswana. In: AKINMUSURU, J 0 et al (Eds). Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering. Ninth Regional Conference for Africa, Lagos, September 1987, Volume 1. Rotterdam: A A Balkema, 489-502. Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) pp. 16

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The use of calcrete in paved roads in Botswana.

Published 1 January 1987