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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.
