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Development of a Recommended Practice for Use of Controlled Low-Strength Material in Highway Construction (2008) / Chapter Skim
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... This report summarizes research performed under NCHRP Project 24-12(01) that aimed at filling these gaps and developing standard test methods, specifications, and guidelines for using CLSM in backfill, utility bedding, void fill, and bridge approach applications.
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... to prepare design criteria and construction guidelines for CLSM to take advantage of its properties for backfill, utility bedding, void fill, and bridge approaches. Overview of Report The report is organized as follows: • Chapter 2, State of the Art and Current Practice – Provides synthesis of current practice and available literature on CLSM.
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  • standard test
  • fly ash
  • test method
  • utility bedding
  • bridge approach

  • void fill
  • recommended specification
  • low strength
  • bedding applications
  • recommended practice

  • foundry sand


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