About the California bearing ratio test Prior to the placement of the capping layer and/or subbase materials, pavement and paved car parking areas, the California Bearing Ratio (CBR) test need to be undertaken in order to determine the strength of the subgrade...
About CBR Testing The overarching aim of the California Bearing Ratio (CBR) test is to determine the strength of the underlying subgrade natural soils. The data produced within this test has informative purposes within the design of pavements and roads. Depending on...
What is the difference between the CBR and Plate Bearing test? In order to determine the strength of the subgrade natural soils and engineered fill (e.g. piling mats), two tests are commonly used in the UK. Namely, the California Bearing Ratio (CBR) test and the Plate...
