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- Title
AGGREGATE POTENTIAL OF KHAIRABAD LIMESTONE, KALABAGH-MIANWALI, PAKISTAN.
- Authors
Rehman, S. U.; Khan, T. I.; Munawar, M. J.; Waqar, M.; Akram, M. S.; Talha, M.
- Abstract
Quality of aggregate material reflects the physical, chemical and mineralogical properties of source rock. Limestone is main source of crushed rock aggregate, which is largely used by construction industry. There are few geological formations in Kohat-Potwar province which qualify the specific criteria for utilization as aggregate in building material. Khairabad Limestone exposed in Kalabagh area in Western Salt Range contains colossal quantity of minable aggregates. That's why, we quantitatively examined this limestone of Paleocene age through several physical, chemical, mineralogical, engineering and mechanical tests to evaluate its aptness as aggregate material. AASHTO, ASTM, BS and NHA designated engineering tests including Los Angles Value (26.59%), Aggregate Impact Value (13.91%), Aggregate Crushing Value (12.84), soundness value (1.84%), coating and stripping of bitumen (96.4%), specific gravity (2.7), water absorption (0.83%), unit weight (1.65 g/cm3), total (elongation + flakiness) index (22.78%), and petrographic analysis (ASR and ACR) revealed that it is highly feasible aggregate resource with suitable properties. Investigated reserve is vast and thick enough to provide aggregate material to nearby local construction as well as national megaprojects. It would be a good contribution to the rising demand of construction materials in the country.
- Subjects
MINERAL aggregates; LIMESTONE; SPECIFIC gravity; GEOLOGICAL formations; MECHANICAL engineering; ROCK properties; BITUMINOUS materials
- Publication
Pakistan Journal of Science, 2024, Vol 76, Issue 1, p95
- ISSN
0030-9877
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.57041/pjs.v76i01.1090