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Moisture Content for Unbound Materials At Seasonal Monitoring Program Sites

FHWA-RD-00-077.pdf (106.38 KB)

Publication Information

Publication Type:
Report
Publication Number:
FHWA-RD-00-077
Abstract:

Moisture content plays a significant role in the performance of pavements. Variation in the amount of moisture in the subgrade can change the volume of swelling soil, which may result in detrimental deformation of the pavement structure. An increase in moisture in the subgrade and unbound base can weaken the bearing capacity of these materials, affecting the pavement’s response to loads and, ultimately, pavement service life.

Publishing Date:
1979
FHWA Program(s):
Research
Infrastructure
FHWA Activities:
Long-Term Pavement Performance
Subject Area:
Research
Pavements