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Shale in general is the most abundant of stratified rocks. One of the most popular forms of shale used for building roads is called Marcellus Shale. When this clay shale is nearly pure it is known as argillaceous. When it contains a lot of sand it is arenaceous. You will find that shale varies in color, reddish, very black, or grey. Shale is used mainly for top dressing on roads. To have a good road base slate is recommended.
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How are slopes used in the real world?
In road building, to make sure the road isn't too steep. Roof of a building has a slope so that rain will run off.
What is the cost of building a national road?
In Malaysia, it cost RM20-30K to build a road of 100m in length.
When building a pallet to be shipped over the road how should the cases be placed on the pallet?
they should be placed with the small cases on the bottom and the larger ones on top.
Is this statement true or false crossing a road from behind a road?
The statement is neither true or false,"crossing a road from behind a road"simply does not make sense as a statement - how can you cross a road from behind a road!
What does it mean if an edge line slants in toward the center of the road?
The road is narrower ahead. The road is narrower ahead. The road is narrower ahead.
Would shale be a good choice of building materiel in a wet climate?
Shale is not recommended for use in a wet climate as it is a sedimentary rock that tends to absorb water. This can lead to structural instability and decay over time. It is better to choose building materials that are more resistant to moisture, such as concrete or brick, in wet climates.
What part of speech is shale?
Shale is a noun.
Change this sentence to active voice The road is being built by twenty workers - passive Twenty workers are building the road - active?
Twenty workers are building the road.
What is the postal code for building 8G Road 199 Maadi Cairo Egypt?
what is the post code of building 3 road 7 maadi
What role did the mita play in building the incan empire?
building the road system
What role did the mita play building the Incan empire?
building the road system
Which is the tallest building in Bangalore?
PUBLIC UTILITY BUILDING Public Utility Building in M.G Road - Aman
Is shale gas found under the see?
It can be. It is found in a rock type called shale and is produced in the shale form the original bio mater included in the deposition of the shale. If a unit of shale lithology is to be found on the continental shelf strata then it is likely that that shale will contain shale gas and it will be under the sea.
What is metamorphic shale?
The Shale is not a metamorphic rock it is a sedimentary rock.
Does shale attracted to magnet?
No, shale is not magnetic.
Is shale a chemical rock?
No, shale is clastic.
What rock is most likely to be shale?
Shale.
