Aggregates : sand, gravel and crushed rock aggregates for construction purposes / ... edited by M.R. Smith & L. Collis ; revised by P.G. Fookes ... [et al.].

1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background
1.2 Objectives
1.3 Geographical, etc.

2 OCCURRENCES AND ASSOCIATIONS OF SOURCES
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Aggregates from the igneous and metamorphic rocks
2.3 Aggregates from the sedimentary rock
2.4 Occurrence of sand and gravel, and of conglomerates
2.5 Aggregates material in desert regions, etc.

3 FIELD INVESTIGATION OF DEPOSITS
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Desk study
3.3 Field investigation
3.4 Geological appraisal for aggregate assessment
3.5 Sample collection

4 EXTRACTION
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Hard rock quarries
4.3 Sand and gravel operations
4.4 Marine aggregates
4.5 Extraction, planning and scheduling, etc.

5 PROCESSING
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Comminution
5.3 Sizing
5.4 Beneficiation
5.5 Solid-Liquid separation; dewatering, etc.

6 DESCRIPTION AND CLASSIFICATION OF AGGREGATES
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Descriptive and classification schemes in general
6.3 Basic considerations on the description and classification of aggregates
6.4 Classification schemes for aggregates
6.5 The petrographic description of aggregates, etc.

7 SAMPLING AND TESTING
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Sampling
7.3 Statistical considerations
7.4 Repeatability and reproducibility
7.5 Testing, etc.

8 AGGREGATES FOR CONCRETE
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Specification
8.3 Classification and composition
8.4 Aggregate properties: Introduction
8.5 Maximum size and grading, etc.

9 AGGREGATES FOR MORTAR
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Types of mortars
9.3 Description, classification and testing of mortar sands and fillers
9.4 Influence of sand and fines characteristics on mortar properties
9.5 UK specifications and practice, etc.

10 AGGREGATES IN UNBOUND PAVEMENT CONSTRUCTION
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Primary aggregates
10.3 Secondary aggregates
10.4 Resistance to wear
10.5 Resistance to decay, etc.

11 AGGREGATES IN BITUMINOUS BOUND CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Petrological types of aggregate used in bituminous compositions
11.3 Desirable properties of aggregates for bituminous mixes
11.4 Influence of aggregate petrography on engineering properties
11.5 Detailed requirements and conflicting requirements for aggregates for bituminous pavement materials, etc.

12 RAILWAY TRACK BALLAST
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Rock types suitable for track ballast in Great Britain
12.3 British Practice
13.4 European practice
12.5 US Practice

13 AGGREGATE FOR USE IN FILTER MEDIA
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Key properties of filter aggregates
13.3 Testing of aggregates
13.4 Water treatment: Filtration through sand
13.5 Aggregates for biological percolating filters, etc.

Includes bibliographical index: P. 331-339