Densification by compaction is considered best method of improving supporting power of subgrades and embankments; moisture-density relations, types of soils for embankments, compaction control and compacting equipment discussed; technical details of fill construction practice in various states presented; appendix deals with classification of soils. (See also Roads and Bridges v 83 n 10 Oct 1945 p 82-4, 124, 126, 128-36; abstract in Better Roads v 15 n 10 Oct 1945 p 44, 48)


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    Title :

    Compaction of subgrades and embankments


    Additional title:

    Nat Research Council -- Highway Research Board -- Wartime Road Problems -- Report



    Publication date :

    1945


    Size :

    25 pages


    Remarks:

    Bibliography


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




    Soil compaction in embankments and subgrades

    Bennett, E.F. | Engineering Index Backfile | 1946


    Soil compaction in embankments and subgrades

    Bennett, E.F. | Engineering Index Backfile | 1946


    Soil compaction and proof-rolling of subgrades

    Engineering Index Backfile | 1960


    COMPACTION OF HIGHWAY EMBANKMENTS AND SURFACES

    Radzikowski, H. A. / Laing, John J. | SAE Technical Papers | 1959


    Compaction of highway embankments and surfaces

    Radzikowski, H.A. / Laing, J.J. | Engineering Index Backfile | 1959