Soil and Rock Construction Materials

Soil and Rock Construction Materials

McNally, 2017

Overview

This book provides an introduction to the investigation, extraction, processing, and specification of natural soil and rock materials used in construction. It emphasizes understanding why specific material properties are desired and how they can be modified. The content covers a wide array of materials, including crushed stone, sand, gravel, roadbase, earth fill, rock fill, heavy clays, armour stone, and dimension stone. Environmental considerations related to quarrying, such as waste material utilization, blast monitoring, and pit reclamation, are examined in detail. Emerging trends like consolidation of quarries, use of by-products, and upgrading marginal materials are also discussed.

Who it's for

• Engineers and geologists involved in construction projects.
• Students studying civil engineering and construction materials.
• Professionals seeking to understand the properties and applications of soil and rock in construction.

Key features

• Binding: Hardback
• Publisher: Taylor&Francis
• Year: 2017
• ISBN: 9781138470415
• Dimensions: 155x239 mm
• Weight: 770 gr.