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Clay materials used in construction /

This volume reviews many uses of clays, ranging from simple fills to manufactured products. Various definitions of 'clay' are explored; clay mineralogy is described; world and British clay deposits are reviewed; new compositional data are provided for clay informations throughout the Briti...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor Corporativo: Geological Society of London
Otros Autores: Reeves, G. M. (George M.), Sims, I. (Ian), Cripps, J. C.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London : Geological Society, 2006.
Colección:Geological Society engineering geology special publication ; no. 21.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Introduction
  • The composition of clay materials
  • Formation and alteration of clay materials
  • Properties of clay materials, soils and mudrocks
  • Worl and European clay deposits
  • British clay stratigraphy
  • Exploration
  • Compositional and textural analysis of clay material
  • Laboratory testing
  • Earthworks
  • Earthmoving
  • Specialized applications
  • Earthen architecture
  • Brick and other ceramic products
  • Cement and related products.