Evaluation of the gravel reserves of regions in the municipality of Araxa-mg

Nowadays, with the growing use of gravel in paving, due to the high rate of urbanisation and repairs to rural roads, there is a tendency to opt for extracting this material in a way that achieves a good end result at a low cost. Due to the increase in the weight of means of transport, the use of more resistant methods for paving has also increased, so the demand for gravel for this use has become greater. With the incessant increase in demand, gravel has become increasingly difficult to find. As a result, we are looking for new sources of this material that are easy to access, low-cost and with basic standards that meet your application requirements. This specimen shows the evaluation of gravel reserves in the Serrinha, Itaipu and Marmelo regions, located in the municipality of Araxa-MG. The study was carried out through the collection of samples in the field and specific laboratory tests. Results were obtained that qualify and quantify these deposits and show details of their locations and specifications.