what are the differences between coarse aggregates from processing plants to those obtained under water?

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what are the differences between coarse aggregates from processing plants to those obtained under water?

2007-08-13 21:49:19 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering

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The biggest difference between processed aggregate and bank run aggregate is going to be the shape of the particles. The processed material will be much more angular, while the bank run material will be more rounded (from the constant abrasion of the water.

The angular material is going to be better in earthwork applications (such as a base course) because the flat, angular particles will compact tighter and more easily than round particles.

2007-08-15 04:50:31 · answer #1 · answered by lango77 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

The aggregates from processing plants are quarried!

2007-08-13 21:59:33 · answer #2 · answered by kendavi 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋