Mae Salit granite : bits properties and potential for aggregates | |
| Author | Krongkaew Mighanatara |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.GE-96-28 |
| Subject(s) | Granite--Thailand--Tak Aggregates (Building materials)--Thailand--Tak |
| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science, Krongkaew Mighanatara |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Thesis ; no. GE-96-28 |
| Abstract | Aggregates are the major materials for construction industry. Their demand increase continuously with the rate of countty development and economic growth. This situation result in the need to locate new sources to meet such demand. Granite has been used as aggregates for long time in other countries, however, it is quite new in Thailand. This study evaluated the properties of the Mae Salit granite related to the suitability for use as aggregates. Their petrography, physical, mechanical, and chemical prope1ties were determined. The results revealed that the Mae Salit granite is suitable for mixing both with Portland cement and asphalt. It meet$ all requirements for aggregates specified by the Highway Depaitment of Thailand. It meets the requirements for subbase and base materials specified by the Expressway and Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand. Similarly, it also meets the specification for sub-ballast defined by the State Railway of Thailand. With regard to the location, it was considered economical to transpo1t aggregates from this source to the nearby districts which are Ban Tak, Sam Ngoa, and Mae Prik. Moreover, it does has the potential for use in the construction of the four lane highway ( the National Highway No. I) from Tak to Lampang Province when the project is materialized. |
| Year | 1997 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis ; no. GE-96-28 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Civil Engineering |
| Department | Department of Civil and Infrastucture Engineering (DCIE) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Geotechnical Engineering (GE) |
| Chairperson(s) | Prinya Nutalaya; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Balasubramaniam, A. S. ;Noppadol Phien-wej; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Royal Thai Government; |
| Degree | Thesis (M. Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology |