De Beer, MorrisKleyn, EGSavage, PF2019-02-142019-02-141988De Beer, M., Kleyn, E.G. and Savage, P.F. 1988. Towards a classification system for the strength-balance of thin surfaced flexible pavements. SAICE-ATC Convention 1988, Pretoriahttp://hdl.handle.net/10204/10711Paper presented at the SAICE-ATC Convention 1988, PretoriaThis paper deals with the development of a universal classification system for flexible pavements with thin surfacings. This classification is based on the results obtained with the Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP) utilising the strength-balance concept of pavements. The pavement is classified according to its strength-balance in relation to Standard Pavement Balance Curves (SPBCs) developed for flexible pavements with relatively thin surfacing layers in South Africa. It is considered that the implementation of this universal classification system will enhance the interpretation of DCP results in general. It is further envisaged that the use of this system will not only result in the classification of pavements based on its strength-balance, but also aid in the understanding of basic pavement behaviour. Finally, it is considered that this system will also enhance existing methods of flexible pavement design, especially in the areas of greatest need such as the developing countries of southern Africa.enFlexible pavement designDynamic cone penetrometerDCPStrength-balanceStandard Pavement Balance CurvesSPBCsThin surfaced flexible pavementsConference PresentationDe Beer, M., Kleyn, E., & Savage, P. (1988). Towards a classification system for the strength-balance of thin surfaced flexible pavements. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/10711De Beer, Morris, EG Kleyn, and PF Savage. "Towards a classification system for the strength-balance of thin surfaced flexible pavements." (1988): http://hdl.handle.net/10204/10711De Beer M, Kleyn E, Savage P, Towards a classification system for the strength-balance of thin surfaced flexible pavements; 1988. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/10711 .TY - Conference Presentation AU - De Beer, Morris AU - Kleyn, EG AU - Savage, PF AB - This paper deals with the development of a universal classification system for flexible pavements with thin surfacings. This classification is based on the results obtained with the Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP) utilising the strength-balance concept of pavements. The pavement is classified according to its strength-balance in relation to Standard Pavement Balance Curves (SPBCs) developed for flexible pavements with relatively thin surfacing layers in South Africa. It is considered that the implementation of this universal classification system will enhance the interpretation of DCP results in general. It is further envisaged that the use of this system will not only result in the classification of pavements based on its strength-balance, but also aid in the understanding of basic pavement behaviour. Finally, it is considered that this system will also enhance existing methods of flexible pavement design, especially in the areas of greatest need such as the developing countries of southern Africa. DA - 1988 DB - ResearchSpace DP - CSIR KW - Flexible pavement design KW - Dynamic cone penetrometer KW - DCP KW - Strength-balance KW - Standard Pavement Balance Curves KW - SPBCs KW - Thin surfaced flexible pavements LK - https://researchspace.csir.co.za PY - 1988 T1 - Towards a classification system for the strength-balance of thin surfaced flexible pavements TI - Towards a classification system for the strength-balance of thin surfaced flexible pavements UR - http://hdl.handle.net/10204/10711 ER -