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What is base course in road construction?

The Road & footway structure consists of the surface course, binder course, base and sub-base layers. The base layer is the principle structural layer that receives the loads from surfacing and provides most of the strength and load distributing properties of the road / pavement. It is constructed from materials specific to the road design.

Diagram: Department for Transport: Specification for the Reinstatement of Openings in Highways Fourth edition 2020

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