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The Scourge Of Our Streets

Potholes are more than just an annoyance for drivers; they represent a significant issue for road infrastructure and public safety. The damage caused by these...

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Creating a Garden Rockery

Creating a rock garden can be an excellent way to add beauty and interest to your outdoor space. A rock garden, or 'rockery', is a...

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Good Transport Links

Good roads and motorways are essential for two reasons: they allow people to get around the city quickly and easily, and they provide a route...

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Retro Fitting Cycle Lanes

Attempting to create cycle lanes in existing roads presents numerous challenges that urban planners and local governments must address. While the objective is to promote...

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Gardening with Rocks

When it comes to rock garden design, there are many different options to choose from. One popular choice is the Japanese Zen garden, which often...

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Building a Home With Rocks

Building a rock home is not only achievable but incredibly rewarding too. From the stones themselves to the framework and insulation involved, this kind of...

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Common Road Surfaces

Dirt, concrete and asphalt are all common road surfaces. The type of surface chosen depends on a number of factors. The amount of traffic, wear...

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Creating a Road Bed

Every road built to stand up to traffic needs a well-laid road bed. The purpose of this bed is to bear the weight of the...

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Reworking Drainage System

When many communities were built, there was nothing in the immediate area. Drainage issues did not exist, or at least it took time before they...

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Widening Main Roads

Development is a given in many areas, but it can cause issues when it comes to traffic. Smaller towns may find their road system is...

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Property Values and Road Expansion

Development in many areas means more people paying taxes, and that is one reason smaller communities allow it. For those who suddenly find a development...

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The Expanding Need for Good Roads

Civilization has continually expanded over the last 2 millennia. Mankind is always on the move for resources as well as places to live, work and...

A group of rocks is known as an aggregate. While it sounds very simple and unimportant, people and vehicles depend upon aggregates for their transportation needs. These small rocks come in a variety of sizes and materials that have been mined. The majority of them are used to form a foundation or bed for roads being built. Without them, roads would sag and crumble due to weather as well as wear and tear.

Roads are built from the ground up. The road bed must be prepared and layers of support are added. These support layers consist of aggregates such as gravel, small stones, ground stone or sand. Each layer provides a base for the layer above. In this manner, the road surface is supported as vehicles go over it. These layers are also a foundation that helps contain and control rain water to keep the road surface as safe as possible.