The granular underlayer protects the geotextile against puncturing by the overlying armor elements. It softens hydraulic pressure gradients, reduces lift forces on the armor elements and provides interlocking for the armor layer above.
NO | TEST | RESULT |
1 | Drop Test Breakage Index% | 0.13 |
2 | Density of Rock ( Mg/m³) | 2940 |
3 | Water Absorption % | 0.2 |
4 | Ten Percent Fines Value (kN) | 350 |
5 | Aggregate Impact Value% | 7 |
6 | Compressive Strength - Dry (N/MM2) | 148.7 |
7 | Los Angeles Abrasion% | 14 |