| Author | Amarin Boontan |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.GT-83-03 |
| Subject(s) | Laterite
|
| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science, School of Engineering and Technology |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | This thesis concentrates on the classification of
laterites a n d lateritic s oils in Southeastern Thailand. From
the study, laterite formations in this part of Thailand are
classified into two groups based on their genesis. They are
ground water laterites and pedogenetic laterites. According
to t he morphology laterites are divided into three main
groups; the lateritic rock , the lateritic gravels and
gravelly soils and lateritic soils.
Some of the tests carried out on these laterites
include the sieve analysis, the atterberg limit, the C.BR.,
and the Los Angeles abrasion tests. The results of these
tests classify the soil as A-1-a, A-1-b, A-l-4, A-2-6 and
a-2-7 groups of the AASHO system. It means that these
laterites can be used as good materials f or sub-base and
base in road. construction. |
| Year | 1984 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology |
| Department | Department of Civil and Infrastucture Engineering (DCIE) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Geotechnical and Transportation Engineering (GT) |
| Chairperson(s) | Rantucci, Giovanni |
| Examination Committee(s) | Balasubramaniam, A.S. ;Yamada, Yasuo
|
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Government o f Australia |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1984 |