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Subgrade

The natural soil at the bottom of the section that carries the base and pavement above it

Used across 7 Anvilfield field guides, most in Paving.

Also defined as

  • Concrete: The compacted natural or fill soil under the slab that carries the load; uniform matters more than stiff
  • Landscaping: The compacted native soil the whole section sits on; a soft subgrade is where settlement starts

Where this shows up

PavingSubgrade stabilizationLandscapingSite grading and earthworkConcreteConcrete driveway installationPavingAsphalt driveway installationLandscapingPaver layout and field borderLandscapingPaver hardscape installationPavingPavement base and subgrade compaction

Related terms

Aggregate baseBedding sandCBREdge restraintPICPPolymeric sandAir entrainmentBirdbath

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