325.3R-87
Guide for Design of Foundations and Shoulders for Concrete Pavements
1987, 8pp.
$31.50

**WITHDRAWN DOCUMENT - This document has been discontinued by ACI and is available for informational purposes only.

Methods are suggested for material selection, moisture control, and compaction or treatment of soils and materials to assure volume stability and uniform support for concrete pavements. Various environments are considered and appropriate methods of subgrade preparation outlined. Base and subbase functions are defined and adaptability of types of subbases discussed.

Contents: CONTENTS:

Chapter 1 - Introduction

1.1 -- General

Chapter 2 - Definitions

2.1 -- General

Chapter 3 - Subgrades and embankments

3.1 -- General

3.2 -- Preparation of subgrade

Chapter 4 - Subbases

4.1 -- General

4.2 -- Types of subbases

4.3 -- Design and location

Chapter 5 - Shoulders

5.1 -- General considerations

Chapter 6 - Evidence of foundation settlement

6.1 -- Design field survey

Chapter 7 -- Pumping

7.1 -- Pumping considerations

Chapter 8 -- Joint faulting

8.1 -- Causes

Chapter 9 -- High joints

9.1 -- General

Chapter 10 -- Cracking

10.1 -- Causes and locations of cracks

Chapter 11 - Pavement breaks and settlements

11.1 -- Causes and treatments

Chapter 12 - Undulations

12.1 -- Causes

Chapter 13 - Soil report

13.1 -- General

Chapter 14 - References

14.1 -- Recommended references

14.2 -- Cited references

14.3 -- Additional references