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What is a subgrade?

What is a subgrade? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. The layer of native soil on which the foundation of a road is laid
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The pavement laid was bitulithic and the subgrade was an old macadam road built by the County.
Depending on various factors, you might need to place a layer of base material on top of the subgrade.
The data extraction point is located on the top of the upper subgrade layer beneath one side of the rails.
Grubbing for road approaches should only be done immediately prior to subgrade construction.
In the subgrade telephone and telegraph ducts east of the Manhattan Shaft, much trouble was caused by grout in the ducts.
Heavy, muddy soil makes life tough for road builders, because roads need a reliable subgrade.

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