What is gravel?
Q: What is gravel?
A: Gravel is small, loose rock particles that are larger than 2 mm (0.079 in) in their smallest dimension and no more than 64 mm (2.5 in).
Q: What are the two types of gravel and their respective sizes?
A: Small gravel is composed of granules (>2 to 4 mm/0.079 to 0.16 in) and large gravel is called pebbles (>4 to 64 mm/0.16 to 2.5 in).
Q: What are particles smaller than gravel called?
A: Particles smaller than gravel are called sand.
Q: What are larger particles than gravel called?
A: Larger particles than gravel are called cobbles.
Q: What are some uses of gravel and sand?
A: Gravel and sand are used for road surfaces, and for cement and Tarmac.
Q: What is the trade term for mixtures of gravel and sand mixed with various crushed material?
A: The trade term for mixtures of gravel and sand mixed with various crushed material is aggregate.
Q: What is the mixture of stones and resin used for?
A: The mixture of stones and resin is used to pave footpaths, driveways, etc. This mixture is known as Resin Bonded Gravel.
