44 Twenty-First Century Aggregates

Tuesday, 17 April 2018
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Room 299

PARAMETERS FOR ESTABLISHING AND DEVELOPING A QUARRY

Paper number: 44-10
Program: Theme Sessions
Time: 4:30 PM – 4:50 PM

Authors

Abstract

Quarry development involves extensive searching using a variety of parameters to establish sites for aggregate extraction. Parameters include overburden thickness, rock quality, rock type, market area, accessibility, state/county/city regulatory guidelines along with possible Federal restrictions, extent of reserves, processing/marketing potential. The parameters for site selection along with investment costs for development of aggregate production locations require careful planning and consideration of business and geological concerns.

Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs. Vol. 50, No. 4

doi: 10.1130/abs/2018NC-311528

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