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A look at the end use of quarried products
Smooth operator
Developments in asphalt mix design are now being matched by hi-tech innovations in paving technology. ABE takes a look at one of these in action on site in Germany Advances in asphalt m.. Read more..
Waste to resource
Incineration of refuse in place of landfilling is gaining acceptance in Europe but the process creates waste in the form of slag. ABE takes a look at the French approach to turning slag into aggrega.. Read more..
Recreating premium products
Recycled aggregates often end up in low-end materials but a recent investigation shows that it is possible to reuse them to produce premium products. Claire Symes takes a look at the performance r.. Read more..
Rock Solid
Rising sea levels and changing weather patterns mean that construction and maintenance of coastal defences is becoming essential on some coasts in Europe. ABE takes a look at the complexities of sup.. Read more..
Achieving aesthetics
Concrete used to be seen as a functional construction material. Now the growing popularity of fair faced concrete is placing it at the forefront of architectural aesthetics. Claire Symes looks at .. Read more..
Less is more
Use of slurry surfacing on Spanish runways is helping to speed up airport maintenance, while reducing use of virgin aggregates Air traffic volumes are rising - global passenger numbers grew .. Read more..
