Research Article

Study on Compaction Characteristics and Construction Control of Mixtures of Red Clay and Gravel

Table 3

Minimum strength and compaction degree of highway subgrade construction.

Project classificationSubgrade partDepth (m)CBR (%)Maximum particle size of packing (mm)Compactness (%)

Fill subgradeUpper roadbed0–0.38<100>97
Lower roadbed0.3–0.85<100>97
Upper embankment0.8–1.54<150>95
Lower embankment>1.53<150>93