Granular Sub-base
Crushed stone graded to spread wheel load into the sub-grade and let water leave the pavement instead of standing in it. Gradation decides the rest. Heavy on fines and the layer holds water; short on them and no amount of rolling brings it to density.
- In the road
- First granular layer above the sub-grade
- Specification
- MoRTH Clause 401, Grading I to VI
- Used for
- Highway sub-base · Haul roads · Yard and hardstanding · Working platforms

