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Materials and Road Research | Geotechnical Engineering | Grading and Base

Grading and Base Manual

This manual is intended as a tool to help the Inspector measure the quality of the materials and evaluate the work as construction progresses.

Current edition

Grading and Base (Pavement Foundation) Manual (Word) - April 1, 2023

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Archived editions

Archived editions available on request. Latest edition makes no contractual changes, only design recommendations and ADA changes.