Rapid shape characterization of crushed stone by PC-based digital image processing

Aggregate shape and texture are important parameters that have a direct influence on the strength and durability of the asphalt and concrete products made from these materials. Shape is characterized in terms of elongated and flat particles. Typically, a given batch of material is rejected if more t...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Broyles, David A.
Other Authors: Mining and Minerals Engineering
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: Virginia Tech 2014
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10919/43813
http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-07212009-040549/