Advances in Aggregates and Armourstone Evaluation (Geological Society Engineering Geology... by J. P. Latham

Advances in Aggregates and Armourstone Evaluation (Geological Society Engineering Geology...

Features

Cover Type: Hard Cover with 201 pages

Published by: Geological Society of London January 1998

Written in: English

ISBN 10 Number: 1862390002

ISBN 13 Number: 978-1862390003

Book Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.5 x 0.6 inches

Weighs: 1.4 pounds

Book Description
This volume highlights a range of pressing research issues in natural construction materials. It is of direct relevance to the civilengineering industry, which faces growing pressures to sustain the natural and built environment while demanding a standardizedhigh-quality construction product across Europe. Advances In Aggregates And Armourstone Evaluation provides an authoritative selection of research papers includingoverviews and case histories. The book looks at a range of aggregate and armourstone specifications and new tests, includingclear examples of how the statistical significance of test results can affect producers and users. Papers on rock sourceevaluation procedures and the opening of a new quarry are of particular practical value to engineering geologists serving theextractive industries. In addition, construction material availability, future demand and sustainability are examined, emphasizingnew data for marine sand and gravel, armourstone, shingle durability, and concrete made from alternative aggregates. The book contains North American and European research with international relevance. It will stimulate new ideas that feedinto the best practice of tomorrows engineering geologists.

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