Guide to cement-treated base (CTB) /
Cement-treated base (CTB) is a general term that applies to an mixture of native soils and/or manufactured aggregates with measured amounts of portland cement and water that is compacted and cured to form a strong, durable, frost resistant paving material. Other descriptions such as soil-cement base...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Skokie, Ill. :
Portland Cement Association,
[2006]
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| Online Access: | Can be purchased in print or downloaded as an Adobe Acrobat (PDF) file from this location. |
| Summary: | Cement-treated base (CTB) is a general term that applies to an mixture of native soils and/or manufactured aggregates with measured amounts of portland cement and water that is compacted and cured to form a strong, durable, frost resistant paving material. Other descriptions such as soil-cement base, cement-treated aggregate base, cement-stabilized base are sometimes used. This document provides a basic guide on the use of cement-treated base (CTB) for pavement applications. This document provides on overview on the design and construction of CTB for both mixed-in-place and central plant mixed operations. A suggested construction specification is also included. |
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| Item Description: | "EB236.01" |
| Physical Description: | iv, 20 pages : illustrations (color) ; 28 cm. |
| ISBN: | 089312253X 9780893122539 |