Building Construction Handbook, Eighth Edition

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Road Construction ~ within the context of building operations
roadworks usually consist of the construction of small estate
roads, access roads and driveways together with temporary roads
laid to define site circulation routes and/or provide a suitable
surface for plant movements. The construction of roads can be
considered under three headings:-

1. Setting out.


  1. Earthworks (see page 133).

  2. Paving Construction (see pages 133†135).


Setting Out Roads ~ this activity is usually carried out after the
topsoil has been removed using the dimensions given on the layout
drawing(s). The layout could include straight lengths junctions,
hammer heads, turning bays and intersecting curves.

Straight Road Lengths † these are usually set out from centre
lines which have been established by traditional means

Road Construction

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