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    Moisture content of subgrade/subbase for next layer

    My terminology may be different, but I consider a pavement to be everything from the subgrade (natural/modified soils) to the wearing course. My thoughts on the purpose of dryback, I've outlined in the initial post. But that's also part of my question I guess. There is some anecdotal and broad...
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    Moisture content of subgrade/subbase for next layer

    I have limited experience on the placement and testing side pavement construction, but was recently involved with a deep pavement (heavy industrial) on a weak (10 day soaked 1-3% CBR) subgrade. Due to construction occuring in winter/autumn, rainfall was sporadic. Enough to require a substantial...

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