Gravel

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  • gravel
definition
  • A mixture of rock fragments and pebbles that is coarser than sand.
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Abstract from DBPedia
    Gravel /ˈɡrævəl/ is a loose aggregation of rock fragments. Gravel occurs naturally throughout the world as a result of sedimentary and erosive geologic processes; it is also produced in large quantities commercially as crushed stone. Gravel is classified by particle size range and includes size classes from granule- to boulder-sized fragments. In the Udden-Wentworth scale gravel is categorized into granular gravel (2–4 mm or 0.079–0.157 in) and pebble gravel (4–64 mm or 0.2–2.5 in). ISO 14688 grades gravels as fine, medium, and coarse, with ranges 2–6.3 mm to 20–63 mm. One cubic metre of gravel typically weighs about 1,800 kg (or a cubic yard weighs about 3,000 lb). Gravel is an important commercial product, with a number of applications. Almost half of all gravel production is used as aggregate for concrete. Much of the rest is used for road construction, either in the road base or as the road surface (with or without asphalt or other binders.) Naturally occurring porous gravel deposits have a high hydraulic conductivity, making them important aquifers.

    砂利(じゃり、ざり、英: gravel)は、粒径が一定の細かさをもつ丸みを帯びた石。より細かい砂や比較的大きい栗石や玉石を含むこともある。岩石を破砕した砕石とは異なる。

    (Source: http://dbpedia.org/resource/Gravel)