Examination and Classification of Rocks for Road Building: Including the Physical Properties of Rocks With Reference to Their Mineral Composition and Structure (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Edwin C. E. Lord

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266845622 ISBN 13: 9780266845621

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

How minerals in rocks affect road wear and how to test them

A practical guide to analyzing rocks for road building, showing how composition, structure, and texture influence durability and cementing power.

The book explains the steps from collecting representative rock samples to choosing the right analysis method. It covers macroscopic, chemical, and microscopic techniques, including how to estimate mineral proportions and identify key minerals that drive performance under traffic and climate. Readers will learn how laboratory results connect to real-world wear and how alteration and weathering change a rock’s usefulness for roads.

• How to collect and prepare samples that reflect average conditions
• Macroscopic methods for rough mineral estimates and when chemical tests are needed
• Microscopic analysis, including cross-line field methods and precise counting
• How mineral composition relates to cementing value and wear resistance

Ideal for engineers, technicians, and students evaluating rock materials for road construction.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266845622
• ISBN 13: 9780266845621
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 57