THEORY OF THE USE OF LOW-STRENGTH GRANULATED MATERIALS IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF LOW-VOLUME ROADS IN THE USSR

An original theoretical model for packing particles that are not uniform in either size or shape is presented in this paper. A solution was obtained for the packing density and contact strength in multi-component mediums, and nomograms were constructed from the theoretical solutions. A method was developed for theoretically determining the density of soils and granulated materials. A practical method for determining the type of roller to be used for packing is also proposed. The use of the theoretical solutions that were obtained has allowed local low-strength materials to be widely used in the construction of local roads in the USSR, which substantially reduces the cost of road construction.

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  • This paper appeared in Transportation Research Record N1106, Fourth International Conference on Low-Volume Roads, Volume 1. Distribution, posting, or copying of this PDF is strictly prohibited without written permission of the Transportation Research Board of the National Academy of Sciences. Unless otherwise indicated, all materials in this PDF are copyrighted by the National Academy of Sciences. Copyright © National Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved
• Authors:
  • Semenov, Valery A
• Conference:
  • International Conference on Low Volume Roads, 4th, 1987, Ithaca, New York, USA
• Publication Date: 1987-8

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 115-122
• Monograph Title: FOURTH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON LOW-VOLUME ROADS. VOLUME 2
• Serial:
  • Transportation Research Record
  • Issue Number: 1106
  • Publisher: Transportation Research Board
  • ISSN: 0361-1981

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Density; Flowable fill; Granular materials; Low volume roads; Mathematical models; Nomographs; Road construction; Rollers; Stuffing; Theory
• Geographic Terms: Soviet Union
• Old TRIS Terms: Low cost road construction
• Subject Areas: Construction; Geotechnology; Highways; I36: Aggregates; I52: Construction of Pavements and Surfacings;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00473104
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 0309044545
• Files: TRIS, TRB
• Created Date: Sep 30 1987 12:00AM