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The Plight Of Potholes

Potholes are a common yet significant problem on roads around the world. These seemingly small depressions can cause a multitude of issues, not only to...

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Underground Transport

Have you ever wondered where the underground transport system came from? This complex network of trains and tunnels that move people from one part of...

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Integrating Cycle Lanes

Living in a city can be incredibly rewarding. You have access to all the essential amenities, plenty of entertainment options, and an array of unique...

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Community Security Needs

Today's world is a different place than it was even 10 years ago, and the need for security has never been greater. In both residential...

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Introduction to Gabions

Gabions are a type of construction element that has been used for centuries. They are baskets or cages that are filled with rocks, sand, or...

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Benefits of Rockeries

Rockeries, also known as rock gardens, are landscape displays of both rocks and plants in a garden space. They are usually constructed with native or...

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Upgrading the Landscape

The need for more housing, manufacturing, and office space is always on the horizon, and developers are constantly busy providing it. Young people leave small...

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The Pleasure of Pathways

The world of nature has become an important part of many homes, and gardens are just the beginning. People often find it relaxing to dig...

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A Pleasant Walk in the Park

Many residential areas have their own small parks, and those living around them have found they are a necessity for those who want to spend...

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Surrounded by Aggregates

Everywhere civilization is present, there are dried aggregates that have helped create it. Gravel driveways and concrete foundations use small stones and sand to weather...

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Appealing Pavement Options

Buildings should be appealing to approach no matter their function. Homes have often been the subject of curb appeal, but factories and offices also add...

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Modern Building Materials

Aggregates are an important part of modern buildings. They help create and support the foundation of homes, factories and offices. Many dried aggregates are used...

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When a child picks up a rock and skips it on the water, it is nothing more than a small rock. A child skipping a rock makes a pleasant picture for the world to see. After all, one small rock is not very important. Small rocks, whole or ground, grouped together are called aggregates. These aggregates form the basis of modern living. They are an integral part of the foundations of homes and offices. Modern roads and highways are possible because of aggregates. Even the garden patio would not be the same without them.

Rocks and sand are mined in quarries to provide many of the building materials in use today. Granite countertops are a good example. When mined, this material does not form natural slabs. Large pieces are cut out of granite deposits. When an area has other rock types, small granite pieces are left behind. These pieces are gathered up to become part of the aggregate used as modern building materials rather than being tossed aside as useless.