Note on road research in India

Abstract

The main objectives of the study include, the following: (a) To acquire up-to-date information on road research from all over the world and to apply the results in India after suit able modifications;(b) To improve the existing techniques of road construction and maintenance and provide suitable specifications in conformity with the requirements of the country with special reference to the nature of the local materials available;(c) To investigate the properties of local soils and locally available inferior aggregates, with a view to evolving cheap types of rural roads.