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Engineering and economic factors affecting the cost of railroad ballast

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Author
Meeker, Lawrence E.
Advisor
Watters, Robert
Date
1990
Type
Thesis
Department
Geological Sciences and Engineering
Degree Level
Master's Degree
Degree Name
Geological Engineering
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Abstract
This thesis presents results of a ballast study funded by Southern Pacific Transportation Company. The project includes an evaluation of quarry operation, physical and chemical tests on ballast aggregates, and an evaluation of economic haul limits.
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http://hdl.handle.net/11714/1513
Subject
geology
aggregates
railroads
ballast
quarries
Mackay Science Project
 
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Committee MemberCarr, James R.; Norris, Gary M.
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