SYMPOSIA PAPER Published: 01 January 1982
STP28921S

Geotechnical Properties and Behavior of Calcretes in South and South West Africa

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This paper reviews the geotechnical properties and behavior of calcretes (caliches) in South and South West Africa. Calcretes range in properties from those of loose soils to hard rock. Their unusual composition and origin convey upon them unusual geotechnical properties, limiting the applicability of some current ASTM and other description, classification, and test methods and specifications for bases, subbases, and surface courses.

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Netterberg, F
Soil Engineering Group, National Institute for Transport and Road Research, Pretoria, South Africa
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Developed by Committee: D18
Pages: 296–309
DOI: 10.1520/STP28921S
ISBN-EB: 978-0-8031-4842-0
ISBN-13: 978-0-8031-0787-8