What are test to be conducted for road construction

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Various tests are conducted for road construction to ensure quality and safety.

Compaction test to check the density of soil
CBR test to determine the strength of subgrade soil
Benkelman beam test to measure the deflection of pavement
Core cutting test to check the thickness and quality of pavement
Skid resistance test to evaluate the friction between the road surface and vehicle tires
Aggregate impact value test to determine the strength of aggregates
Bitumen penetration test to check the consistency of bitumen
Marshall stability test to evaluate the strength and stability of asphalt mix
Moisture content test to determine the water content in soil and aggregates
Gradation test to check the particle size distribution of aggregates

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