Aggregates Manager

PULL-OUT GUIDE by Therese Dunphy, Editor-in-Chief OPERATIONS ILLUSTRATED e M anage m r a c t ic e s f o r S t o c k p il B e st P Separate stockpiles by sufficient distance to prevent material from creeping into neighboring stockpiles. This prevents contamination. Be sure to minimize the distance between the end of the conveyor and the top of the stockpile to reduce material degradation. Recognize that stockpile segregation will occur. Your goal should be to minimize its impact on the final product. e nt

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• OPERATIONS ILLUSTRATED: Best Practices for Stockpile Management: Start with a good sample.
• FEATURE ARTICLES: Fuel Use Trends and the highway Trust Fund: With looming insolvency, a vehicle mileage-based user fee is viable, but challenging option for creating revenue.
• FEATURE ARTICLE: The Nations Top 25 Construction Aggregates Producers: 2011 marked the first increase in production since 2006, with slight price increases as well.
• FEATURE ARTICLE: Maintaining Fine Material Screw Washers: Follow these operating and maintenance recommendations to keep your fine material screw washer operating efficiently.
• EDITORIAL: An explosive situation.
• STATE AND PROVIDENCE NEWS: A roundup of the latest news in North America.
• SAFETY WATCH: Use fall protection when working in elevated spaces.
• ROLLOUTS: Flanders Ardvarc 4.0 fully automated drill rig and other new equipment for the aggregate market.
• DATA MINING: The latest financial analysis of issues impacting in the industry.
• ROCK LAW: A litigation hold requires parties to preserve evidence relevant to a legal dispute.
• CLASSIFIED ADS: Aggregate industry classifieds.
• ADVERTISER INDEX: See whos who and where to find their products.
• CARVED IN STONE: Pearlite can be found in everything from lightweight aggregate to futuristic insulation.