Author:Paige-Green, P; Coetzer, K; Lea, J; Semmelink, CDate:17 Jun 2009The use of locally materials in low volume rural roads can result in significant cost savings. However, this is associated with an increased risk of premature distress or failure. A compromise needs to be found between the probability of ...Read more
Author:Division of Roads and Transport Technology CSIR; Jordaan & Joubert Inc.Date:Mar 1993The purpose of this manual is to provide guidelines on the upgrading of gravel low volume roads to roads and maintenance personnel of road authorities of all sizes. Low volume is, for the purpose of this document, defined to be less than 500 ...Read more
Author:Paige-Green, PDate:04 Jun 2009An investigation into the performance of 57 sections of road in South Africa identified by the Provincial Road Authorities as being constructed using marginal quality base course materials has been carried out. The investigations has shown ...Read more
Author:Paige-Green, P; Coetser, KDate:17 Jun 2009This report discusses the use of certain proprietary soil stabilisers in low volume roads in South Africa. Although ionic soil stabilisers have been in use for many years, they have not been marketed to their fullest potential and in many ...Read more