An Introduction to Road Design for Cold Regions

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of roads in cold regions. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL, 2. BASE COURSE AND PAVEMENT COMPOSITION, 3. BASE COURSE DESIGN IN AREAS OF NON-FROST- SUSCEPTIBLE SOILS, 4. BASE COURSE DESIGN IN AREAS OF FROST-SUSCEPTIBLIE SUBGRADES, 5. BASE COURSE DESIGN IN AREAS OF HIGHLY ORGANIC SOILS DRAINAGE, 6. CORDUROY ROADS, 7. BIBLIOGRAPHY.