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2. Base course - Wikipedia

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   Aggregate base (AB) is typically a mix of different sizes of crushed rock 20 mm or 3 ⁄ 4 in Aggregate Base, Class 2, is used in roadways and consists of rock particles of size 20 mm (3 ⁄ 4 in) and less. An aggregate is normally made from newly quarried rock, or it is sometimes allowed to be made from recycled asphalt concrete and/or ...

3. Construction aggregate - Wikipedia

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   In Europe, sizing ranges are specified as d/D, where the d shows the smallest and D shows the largest square mesh grating that the particles can pass. Application-specific preferred sizings are covered in European Standard EN 13043 for road construction, EN 13383 for larger armour stone, EN 12620 for concrete aggregate, EN 13242 for base layers of road construction, and EN 13450 for railway ...

4. Wickes - Wikipedia

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   Wickes Group plc trading as Wickes is a home improvement retailer and garden centre, based in the United Kingdom with more than 230 stores throughout the country. Its main business is the sale of supplies and materials, for homeowners and the building trade. [ 2 ]

5. Concrete - Wikipedia

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   The specific polymer admixture allows the replacement of all the traditional aggregates (gravel, sand, stone) by any mixture of solid waste materials in the grain size of 3–10 mm to form a low-compressive-strength (3–20 N/mm 2) product [103] for road and building construction.

6. Paver base - Wikipedia

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   Paver base is a form of aggregate used in the construction of patios and walkways whose topmost layer consists of mortarless (or "dry-laid") pavers. The first layer in the construction of such a surface is called the subgrade —this is the layer of native material underneath the intended surface.

7. Crushed stone - Wikipedia

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   Despite the low value of its basic products, the crushed stone industry is a major contributor to and an indicator of the economic well-being of a nation. [5] The demand for crushed stone is determined mostly by the level of construction activity, and, therefore, the demand for construction materials. [6] Stone resources of the world are very ...

8. Pavers (flooring) - Wikipedia

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   Pavers manufactured from concrete go well with flag, brick and concrete walkways or patios. Concrete pavers may be used where winter temperatures dip below freezing. They are available in hole, x-shape, y-shape, pentagon, polygon and fan styles. An interlocking concrete paver, also known as a segmental paver, is a type of paver.

9. Gravel - Wikipedia

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   Gravel (/ ˈ ɡ r æ v əl /) is a loose aggregation of rock fragments. Gravel occurs naturally on Earth as a result of sedimentary and erosive geological processes; it is also produced in large quantities commercially as crushed stone. Gravel is classified by particle size range and includes size classes from granule- to boulder-sized fragments