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Aggregates can be natural, artificial or recycled.
Natural aggregates are mineral grains derived from solid or loose rock that has undergone no transformation other than mechanical.
Artificial aggregates are mineral grains produced by an industrial process involving thermal or other transformations.
Recycled aggregates are obtained by processing an inorganic material previously used in construction.
1.1 Natural aggregates
France's geology determines the location of production areas based on the nature of the terrain. It offers a great wealth and diversity of formations, resulting in a wide variety of natural aggregates.
The rocks used to produce natural aggregates...
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