CVEG 54803 — Quarry Operations and Design
Identification and analysis of primary components and operations involved in aggregate production. Study of key aggregate properties within multiple contexts, including roadway base, rail ballast, concrete, and asphalt mixtures. Introduction to concepts related to quarry-related rock blasting, including types and properties of explosives and blast design. Development of design frameworks for aggregate production operations to produce specific aggregate products. NOTE: students may be required to register with a third-party for a limited subscription to proprietary design software. Prerequisite: Department Consent. (Typically offered: Irregular)