Laterite and Lateritic Soils and Other Problem Soils of the Tropics. Volume I,

摘要

The report documents five years of worldwide research resulting in the following useful information for engineers: (1) Comprehensive descriptions of tropical soils,chemical mineralogical and physical properties and engineering behaviors,and appropriate classifications; (2) A new pavement design procedure developed for tropical applications; (3) A practical range of strength values attainable through stabilization; (4) Specifications for common tropical materials; (5) Methods of working and using problem soils such as black clay and volcanic soils.