Review of Specifications for the Use of Laterite in Road Pavements

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
1 January 2014
Document Type:
Thematic Summary
Theme:
Infrastructure
First published:
1 January 2014
Authors:
Netterberg, F.

Abstract

The main purpose of this report is to:

  • 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.

  • 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).

  • 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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