All pavements leak during most of their life and when laid on soils, such as clays and gumbos, provision should be made for escape of water as rapidly as possible; to hasten exit of water, transverse drains are suggested to intercept longitudinal flow; it is also suggested that slope of bottom of these drains be greater than that of surface crown. (See also Roads and Streets v 85 n 5 May 1942 p 42)


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    Title :

    Wet subgrades their cause and cure


    Additional title:

    Roads Bridges


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1942


    Size :

    2 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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