Vägkroppen
Vägkroppen is a Swedish term that translates to "road body" or "road structure." It refers to the physical construction of a road, encompassing all the layers beneath the surface pavement. This includes the subbase, base, and any intermediate layers, all designed to provide support and stability to the pavement above. The type and thickness of these layers are determined by factors such as the expected traffic load, soil conditions, and environmental factors like frost.
The primary function of the vägkroppen is to distribute the load from vehicles over a wide area,
Different materials are used in the construction of the vägkroppen, commonly including crushed stone, gravel, and