Masonry Magazine April 2011 Page. 34
QUARRY TOUR
A team that includes a resident geologist cures materials onsite and tests them to check PSI standards, etc.
The adherence to safety rules and regulations leaves a strong impression on quarry visitors, as does the cleanliness of the lab and even the quarry. Lafarge runs a tight ship to produce its highly regarded products. Take a look through the images from the visit to learn more from our visit. IMAS
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Shannon Broach is the QC Lab Supervisor in Lafarge's Aggregate Lab, located on the rock quarry site. Core testing is done, including testing of asphalt labmes for the State of Georgia. The goal is to open the lab up to the entire Southeast for these testing purposes.
Working in the Aggregate Lab is onsite geologist Terry Vines. Here, he performs research and development verification Ready Mix.
The Aggregate Lab is large and well equipped. Lafarge wants to do as much testing as possible at the lab, which is also the business unit for the company's eastern seaboard.
The Aggregate Lab includes a state-of-the-art curing room.
Located in the curing room are cure ar cure materials being tested at the lab.
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