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Type
Presentation / Webinar
Author
Edmund Kwasi Debrah
Organization
CSIR-Building & Road Research Institute
Published in
2010
Submitted by
Edmund Kwasi Debrah
Related theme(s)
Environment & Climate Change, Rural Transport
Region
Asia (AS)
Country
International

Low-Cost Rural Road Surfacing: The Use of Burnt Clay Bricks

  • Rural Access Promotes Socio-Economic Development
  • High Cost of Gravel Surface Rural Roads
  • Sustainability Problems
    • Investment without maintenance Capabilities

 

  • Johnston and Slater (2001) Basic Conditions for Gravel Roads not Met
  • Availability of Suitable Material
  • Shorter Haulage Distances [less than 10km]
  • Rainfall [less than 2000mm/year]
  • Dry Season Dust Generation
  • Road Terrain [Gradients less than 6%]
  • Reliable Financing and Resource Petts (2008)
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