Sustainability of aggregates in construction ScienceDirect
Mining crushed stone generally requires drilling and blasting of solid bedrock also referred to as ledge or ledge rock which breaks the rock into rubble of a size suitable for crushing Crushed stone and sand and gravel commonly are obtained from dry pits or quarries but in some settings may be mined from water filled excavations using
Fine Aggregate for Concrete 3 Classification
Stone and sand products are essential for both building construction and glass manufacturing These products are major constituents of both concrete and asphalt Without crushed stone and sand the construction of roads and buildings would not be possible More than 4 tons of crushed stone and 3 tons of sand