Characteristics of Various Aggregate Producing Bedrock Formations in New York State (Phase 3 of Physical Research Project No. 4 - "Acceptability Tests for Coarse Aggregates", Engineering Research Series RR 63-3, November 1963)

258 pp. 11 x 9. CONTENTS: Introduction to Parts I, II, and III; Part I. - Summary of Tests and Testing Procedures: Introductory Statement, Part I; Chemical Properties; Physical Properties; Part II: Geologic Data and Stratigraphic Correlation: Introduction, Nedrow Member of the Onondaga Formation, Manlius Formation, Cobleskill Calcareous Dolomite Formation, Lockport Formation, Pamelia Limestone and Dolomite Formation, Catskill Graywackes, Summary and Conclusions, Part II; Part III: Theoretical Consideration of Freeze-Thaw Soundness of Aggregate: Introductory Statement, Freezing and Thawing of Rocks in Nature - Relative Soundness of Concrete, Critical Size, Heat Loss and Freeze-Thaw Soundness, Critical Saturation and Expansive Reactions, Detection of Expansive Reactions, Service Failures and Possible Future Failures, Discussion and Conclusions; Bibliography; Appendices A-E.