Type B Base

Blends

An aggregate blend used as a layer placed above the final level of compacted soil and beneath the GCA or asphalt layer.

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Includes fine particles for enhanced compaction
Includes fine particles for enhanced compaction

Includes fine particles for enhanced compaction

Provides a highly stable layer after mechanical compaction
Provides a highly stable layer after mechanical compaction

Provides a highly stable layer after mechanical compaction

Graded particle distribution improves void filling and overall ground stability
Graded particle distribution improves void filling and overall ground stability

Graded particle distribution improves void filling and overall ground stability

  • Serves as the foundation layer beneath Sub-Base A and above the prepared ground

  • Made from natural crushed mineral aggregate or recycled construction materials

  • After crushing, the material is granulometrically classified

  • a blend with controlled particle sizes

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