Features of 1.24-mi section of Virginia route U S 301; design based on 30,000-lb maximum axle loading and 2300 traffic count; four different roadbeds designed depending on local aggregates; top layer consisted of sand asphalt 1 1/2 in. thick; illustrated description of work and mechanical equipment.


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    Title :

    How Virginia highway was rebuilt for heavier traffic


    Additional title:

    Roads Streets


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1953


    Size :

    6 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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