Essays about: "quarry fines"

Found 2 essays containing the words quarry fines.

1. 1. Laboratory Investigation of Quarry Fines for Use in the Construction Industry

   University essay from KTH/Jord- och bergmekanik

   Author : Antonia Filippidi; [2022]
   Keywords : quarry fines; water content; optimum moisture content; maximum dry density; bearing capacity;

   Abstract : Quarry fines are by-products of the aggregate extraction and productionprocesses. Because such fine material cannot be marketed, it becomes aburden for the aggregate industry, resulting in stockpiles of financiallyunexploited material. READ MORE

3. 2. Comparative study of established test methods for aggregate strength and durability of Archean rocks from Botswana

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Stålheim Jessica; [2014]
   Keywords : Los Angeles value; aggregate crushing value; aggregate impact value; 10 percent aggregate crushing value test; mean grain size; mean grain size distribution;

   Abstract : ABSTRACT Comparative study of established test methods for aggregate strength and durabilityof Archean rocks from Botswana In the current situation, river sand is used for building of roads and as raw material forconcrete in Botswana. River sand is a finite resource and important to preserve as itacts as natural water purification, groundwater aquifer and protection against soil erosion. READ MORE