McNally G.H. Soil and Rock Construction Materials

Taylor & Francis e-Library, 1998. – 401 p. – ISBN: 0419214208.An introduction to the investigation, extraction, processing and specification of natural soil and rock materials, with an emphasis on why particular material properties are sought and how they may be modified.Introduction to soil and rock materials
Hard rock materials
Sand and gravel
Natural pavement materials
Blasting and crushing
Sizing and processing
Aggregate and roadbase testing
Concrete materials and mix design
Asphalt and bituminous surfacing
Earthfill and compaction
Pavement materials and design
Rockfill and ballast
Wave protection stone
Dimension stone
Limestone and cementitious materials
Brick clays
Waste, by-product and synthetic materials
Stabilization and pavement renovation
Environmental planning and management
Blast monitoring and control
Quarry reclamation