Roadway Materials & Sources Development
Roadway Materials and Sources Development
Roadway Materials information includes the characteristics, use, and design of materials used particularly on the roadway surface, such as native materials, pit-run materials, and crushed aggregate. Limited marginal materials information is included. Some bituminous surfacing materials information such as chip seals is included. Asphalt pavement information is NOT included since a wealth of information is available elsewhere , such as on FHWA or State DOT websites. Some information on quarry and materials source development, management, and reclamation is also included.
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Earth and Aggregate Surfacing Design Guide for LVR
A manual for aggregate surfacing design of low-volume roads, developed by the US Forest Service.
Gravel Roads Maintenance and Design Manual
A useful gravel roads maintenance and design manual from FHWA and South Dakota LTAP.
Stabilization Selection Guide for Aggregate and Native Sufaced Low-Volume Roads
An updated guide for selection of soil stabilization products for aggregate and earth surfaced low-volume roads.
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