HOW TO BUILD
GRAVEL ROAD BASIC RULES OF GRAVEL ROAD CONSTRUCTION
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DETERMINE THE ROAD USAGE Before construction process, consider the types of vehicles that will be using the road. Would it be heavy commercial vehicles or light personal vehicles.
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RIGHT MACHINERY AND OPERATOR Gravel roads need right set of machineries for high-quality construct with long service life. An having an expert equipment operator is also important.
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USE THE RIGHT MATERIALS Use gravel consisting of a combination of quality fractured stone, sand and fine particles with a binding characteristic to form a smooth, firm surface.
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BUILD A SOLID BASE The easiest way to achieve a stable foundation is to mix a binding agent, such as cement, calcium chloride, salt or lime into the soil using a stabilizing machine.
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PROPER DRAINAGE Proper drainage makes road last longer with less frequent maintenance. Proper ditches, culverts and drains channelize water away from the road surface.
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