Characterization of Hydrated Cement Treated Crushed Rock Base (HCTCRB) As a Road Base Material in Western Australia

P. Jitsangiam, H. R. Nikraz, K. Siripun
2009 Road Pavement Material Characterization and Rehabilitation   unpublished
Hydrated Cement Treated Crushed Rock Base (HCTCRB) is widely used as a base course material for Western Australian roads. HCTCRB has been designed and used based on an empirical approach and practical experience, respectively, but those are not capable of explaining behavior of HCTCRB. Presently, a mechanistic approach becomes more reliable in pavement design and analysis and behavior of pavements can be more understood. Consequently, characterization of HCTCRB following the mechanistic
more » ... is necessary. This study aimed to analyze the results of laboratory testing so as to assess the mechanical characteristics of HCTCRB. Conventional triaxial tests and repeated load triaxial tests (RLT tests) were performed. Factors, which would affect the performance of HCTCRB such as hydration periods and the amount of water added, were also investigated. link to the published version; http://dx.
doi:10.1061/41043(350)1 fatcat:3cuokge3qngupg2grkjntow77u