Aggregate Storage

Goals
At the end, you will know: ‡ Methods for storing aggregate ‡ Techniques for moving aggregate ‡ Sampling techniques

Basic Functions
‡ Insures consistent material available at all times ‡ Minimize moisture ‡ Minimize contamination

Quality Concerns - Stockpiles

‡ Insufficient quantities ‡ Poor handling techniques ‡ Variability in characteristics

Aggregate Storage Systems

‡ Gradation is assured at quarry. ‡ Quality management plans can identify problems.

Paved, Sloped Area

Horizontally Stockpiled Aggregate

‡ The most common approach to aggregate stockpiling ‡ Material delivered by loader or truck ‡ Material is stacked with loader

Horizontal Stockpiling with Separated Aggregate Piles

Combine Small Piles

Stockpiling in Layers