GSB (Granular Sub-Base)
Graded granular sub-base material for roads, pavements and hardstanding.
Product overview
GSB is a designed blend of crushed stone, gravel and fines that meets MoRTH grading requirements. It sits between the sub-grade and the base course and does the twin job of spreading load and draining water away from the pavement.
Because GSB is a specification rather than a single material, what matters when you buy is the grading curve, the plasticity index of the fines and the CBR value it achieves after compaction.
Typical units: tonne, cum. Priced per cubic metre or tonne; grading compliance is worth a small premium.
Common applications
- Road and highway sub-base
- Industrial hardstanding and yards
- Parking areas and internal site roads
- Base preparation for paver block areas
Available grades and variants
- Grading I / II
- Coarser blends for thicker single-layer sub-bases.
- Grading III / IV
- Finer blends, close-graded, common for lighter pavements.
Buying guide: gsb (granular sub-base)
- Ask for a sieve analysis against the MoRTH table you are specifying — a load that looks right can still be out of grading.
- Check the liquid limit and plasticity index of the fines; plastic fines destroy the drainage function.
- Compact in 150–200 mm layers to the specified density and test before the base course goes on.
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GSB (Granular Sub-Base) FAQs
What is the difference between GSB and WMM?
GSB is the granular sub-base directly over the sub-grade; WMM (wet mix macadam) is the denser, better-graded base course laid over the GSB.
What CBR should GSB achieve?
Typically 30% minimum for the sub-base layer, though the project specification governs.
