Laterite Genesis, Location, Use
In comparison with engineering, geology is a relatively new domain of know ledge. Man has been building almost from the moment he came down out of the trees or emerged from the caves. All of his structures were founded in or upon rock or soil. Before the end of what we call ancient history, he had...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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New York, NY
Springer US
1970, 1970
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 1970 |
| Series: | Monographs in Geoscience
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| Collection: | Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- 1. Genesis
- General
- Chemical Characteristics
- Environmental Conditions
- Chemical Action
- Physiography of Occurrence
- 2. Geology of Laterites
- Preparation of Soil Mantle
- Lateritization
- Induration
- Sedimentary Laterites
- Lateritized Gravel
- 3. Finding Laterites
- World Distribution and Map
- Identifying and Classifying Known Sources
- Defining Area of Need
- Terrain Keys
- Aerial Photographic Study
- Infrared Aerial Scanning
- Exploring Suspected Locations
- Field and Laboratory Identification
- 4. Uses of Laterite
- Evaluating Local Uses
- Building Material
- Road and Airfield Subgrade
- Base Courses and Wearing Surfaces
- Embankment for Dams
- 5. Construction Techniques
- Borrow Development
- Induration in Air
- Artificial Induration
- Placing Borrow Rock
- Crushing
- Compacting
- Testing Placed Materials
- 6. Maintaining Laterite
- Surfacing
- Road Surveillance
- Traffic Control
- Treatment
- Repairs
- References