When the bearing capacity of soil is poor and the intensity of traffic is high, an additional layer is provided between the soling and sub-grade. This additional layer is called
A)wearing layer
B)sub-base
C)road surfacing
D)all of these

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The sub-base layer is provided between the soling (base course) and sub-grade in road construction when the soil has poor bearing capacity and the traffic intensity is high, to distribute the load and improve stability.

When the Bearing Capacity of Soil Is Poor and the Intensity