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A look at construction aggregates production

January 1, 2009

Construction aggregates are defined as the combination of crushed stone and construction sand and gravel. Aggregates are one of the most accessible natural resources on Earth and one of the fundamental building blocks of our society. They have been used from the earliest times of our civilization for a variety of applications that have increased in number and complexity with time and technological progress. Despite the relatively low but increasing unit value of its basic products, the construction aggregates industry is a major contributor to and an indicator of the economic well-being of the nation.

Publication Year 2009
Title A look at construction aggregates production
Authors Jason Christopher Willett
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Stone, Sand & Gravel Review
Index ID 70047441
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization National Minerals Information Center