ABSTRACT
Quarry by-products are often used as bulk fill in new development projects or placed and re-vegetated at sites specified by the relevant government agencies. However, being very low in organic matter, re-vegetation of these sites can be difficult and expensive. This paper summarises ongoing research at La Trobe University, which focuses on identifying potential civil engineering applications of quarry by-products. Results from standard tests suggest that the tested materials are suitable for use as controlled fill, as fine aggregate in concrete and as filler for road base for unsealed rural roads carrying low volume of traffic.
