quarrybased
Quarrybased is an adjective used to describe products, materials, or practices that originate from quarry operations. In construction and design, quarrybased materials are those derived from quarried rock and processed on-site or nearby, including primary aggregates and by-products of crushing and screening. The term emphasizes provenance and local resource utilization.
Common quarrybased materials include primary aggregates such as crushed stone, gravels, and sands, as well as
Applications encompass road and civil engineering, concrete and asphalt production, drainage and filtration media, landscape architecture,
Environmental and logistical considerations include variability in rock type and quality, supply security, and compliance with
See also: aggregates, quarrying, recycled aggregate, sustainable construction.