Classification of fill and subgrade materials
Material classification
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Classification of fill and subgrade materials
Material classification

Authors : Pierre ROSSI, Ludovic GAVOIS, Guy RAOUL

Publication date: February 10, 2006 | Lire en français

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3. Classification of fill and subgrade materials

In the previous dossier, we described "Properties of natural materials", the various parameters that characterize materials. The GTR classification is based on three types of parameters: nature, condition and mechanical behavior. It focuses on conditions for reuse as fill or subgrade. It should be noted, however, that it does not take into account all aspects of the earthworks execution phase, in particular any extraction difficulties.

3.1 Classification of materials by type

The classification of materials by type is summarized below (figure 1 ). It is divided into three categories: soils, rocky materials and...

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