Unique technology to be applied in road construction in Russia

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Unique technology to be applied in road construction in Russia
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The authorities of the Tyumen region, Russia, are going to apply diatomite – fossilized algae – in construction of roads.




As deputy head of the regional Main Construction Department, Andrey Chistyakov, told reported on Thursday, that was the advanced technology in road construction.

So, diatomite is a sedimentary rock from the remains of algae. There are several places in the Tyumen region with deposits of these fossils, and manufacturers proposed to use it as an alternative to gravel in the production of asphalt concrete pavements.

Experts point out that diatomite is particularly effective in the permafrost, since it has excellent insulating properties.

For a start, the regional authorities will use the material at two experimental sections near the city of Tyumen.



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