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California Bearing Ratio Test: CBR Values & Why They Matter

California Bearing Ratio Test: CBR Values & Why They Matter

October 01, 2020

<div><a href="/blog/cbr-testing"><img loading="lazy" src="/Content/Images/uploaded/blog/2020/October/cbr-test2025.jpg" alt="CBR Testing Article" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 100%; max-width: 715px;" /> </a></div><p>In this blog post we discuss why it is important to perform strength tests of soil subgrades for pavement design, and also review what is needed for each type of test method whether it be in the lab or out in the field including the DCP test.</p>

Tags: CBR , Soil Testing , Geotechnical , Field Testing , LBR , DCP , Laboratory , Strength Testing , Compaction , Resource Guide , Testing Insights

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