SHELL PROCEDURE FOR ASSIGNING MODULI TO UNBOUND GRANULAR MATERIALS

The Shell procedure for assigning moduli to unbound granular materials is discussed. The results of the studies of the full-scale test section are analyzed, and some special features of the California bearing ratio equation are reviewed. It is shown that a distinct difference in performance exists among granular materials of different qualities. Moduli determined by using the Shell procedure seem to be reasonable for subbase and low-quality base materials. However, for pavements with thick, high-quality, well-graded, and well-compacted crushed-stone base materials, moduli higher then those determined by using the Shell procedure should be considered.

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• Authors:
  • Chou, Y T
• Conference:
  • 54th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board
  • Location: Washington District of Columbia
  • Date: 1975-1-13 to 1975-1-17
• Publication Date: 1975

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 44-48
• Monograph Title: Pavement and soil characteristics
• Serial:
  • Transportation Research Record
  • Issue Number: 537
  • Publisher: Transportation Research Board
  • ISSN: 0361-1981

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: California bearing ratio; Granular materials; Modulus of elasticity; Pavement base course; Performance; Quality control; Subbase materials
• Uncontrolled Terms: Quality
• Old TRIS Terms: Determination
• Subject Areas: Geotechnology; Highways;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00126818
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 0309023882
• Files: TRIS, TRB
• Created Date: Dec 16 1975 12:00AM