The construction aggregate potential of geologic deposits, Storey County, Nevada

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Kraatz, Peter R.

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1989

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Mining , Aggregates , Geology , Virginia Range , Storey County , Nevada , Construction Materials , Washington Hill , Rhyolite Domes , Portland Cement Concrete , Asphaltic Concrete , Aggregate Base , Construction Aggregate , Rippability , Concrete , Economics , Mackay Theses and Dissertations Grant Collection

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The northern portion of the Virginia Range in Storey County, Nevada, contains geologic deposits that exhibit various qualities of potential construction aggregates. The reserves of Washington Hill could provide 5 million tons of aggregate annually for approximately 120 years.

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University of Nevada, Reno

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