Masters Theses

Abstract

"This thesis represents a study made to evaluate the sand and gravel deposits of the Bourbeuse River as a source of concrete aggregate. The Meramec River has long been a major source of aggregate in Missouri; however, proposed dam construction will limit the quantity available for exploitation. The Bourbeuse River, a tributary of the Meramec, was chosen for evaluation as an alternate source.

The study was conducted in two parts: an estimation of available quantity; a determination of the quality of the material. Quantity of material was estimated through an analysis of drill logs, correlated with the results of basic field testing. Quality was determined through comparison of the results of laboratory testing with specifications for aggregates established by the American Society for Testing Materials.

It was concluded from the study that the Bourbeuse does not contain enough sand and gravel for large scale commercial aggregate production. The quality of the material was found to be generally acceptable, except for some poor grading among the sands and the possible low resistance of chert gravels to freeze - thaw action, a potential problem requiring further investigation"-- Abstract, p. ii

Advisor(s)

Morgan, Ray E., 1908-2007

Committee Member(s)

Spreng, Alfred C., 1923-2012
Carmichael, Ronald L., 1921-2006

Department(s)

Geosciences and Geological and Petroleum Engineering

Degree Name

M.S. in Geology

Publisher

University of Missouri--Rolla

Publication Date

1974

Pagination

ix, 96 pages

Note about bibliography

Includes bibliographical references (pages 76-78)

Rights

© 1974 David John Lexa, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Thesis - Open Access

File Type

text

Language

English

Thesis Number

T 4009

Print OCLC #

5981755

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