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Geological study and mining plan importance for mitigating alkali silica reaction in aggregate quarry operation
Murlidhar, Bhatawdekar Ramesh1, Mohamad, Edy Tonnizam2, Mohd Nur Asmawisham Bin Alel3, Armaghani, Danial Jahed4.
More than 80 million tonnes of construction aggregate are produced in Peninsular
Malaysia. Majority of construction aggregate are produced from granite. Developing
regions of Johor Bahru, Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Selangar utilize granite
aggregates. Normally it is considered aggregates as non-alkali reactive. Geological
study can identify various rock types, geological structures, and reactive minerals
which contribute to Alkali Silica Reaction (ASR). Deformed granites formed through
faulting results in reduction of quartz grain size. Microcrystalline quartz and
phyllosilicates are found in granites in contact with country rocks. Secondary reactive
minerals such as chalcedony and opal may be found in granite. Alkali Silica reaction
is slow chemical reaction in concrete due to reactive silica minerals in aggregates,
alkalis in cement and moisture. For long term durable concrete, it is essential to
identify potential alkali silica reactive aggregates. Lack of identifying reactive
aggregates may result spalling, cracking in concrete and ultimately ASR can result in
hazard to concrete structure. This paper deals with geological study of any
aggregate quarry to identify rock type and geological structures with laboratory test
–petrographic analysis and bar mortar test can identify type of aggregates being
produced. Mine plan with Surpac software can be developed for systematic working
for aggregate quarry to meet construction aggregate demand.
Affiliation:
- Universiti Teknologi, Indonesia
- Universiti Teknologi, Indonesia
- Universiti Teknologi, Indonesia
- Universiti Teknologi, Indonesia
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