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For advice on decorative surface aggregates see [[Stone]]<br>
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Gravel for underdrains and underground infiltration structures should be 20 - 50 mm, uniformly-graded, clean, crushed angular stone that has a void ratio of 0.4 (40%)<ref>Porosity of Structural Backfill, Tech Sheet #1, Stormtech, Nov 2012, http://www.stormtech.com/download_files/pdf/techsheet1.pdf accessed 16 October 2017 </ref>.
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For advice on decorative surface aggregates see [[Stone]]
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Gravel for underdrains and underground infiltration structures should be 20 - 50 mm, uniformly-graded, clean (maximum wash loss of 0.5%), crushed angular stone that has a void ratio of 0.4 (40%)<ref>Porosity of Structural Backfill, Tech Sheet #1, Stormtech, Nov 2012, http://www.stormtech.com/download_files/pdf/techsheet1.pdf accessed 16 October 2017 </ref>.
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The uniform grading and the angularity are important to maintain pore throats and clear voids between particles. (i.e. achieve the void ratio).
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The clean wash is to prevent rapid accumulation of fines in the base of the reservoir. 
    
Gravel with structural requirements should also meet the following criteria:
 
Gravel with structural requirements should also meet the following criteria:
*Maximum wash loss of 0.5%
   
*Minimum durability index of 35
 
*Minimum durability index of 35
 
*Maximum abrasion of 10% for 100 revolutions and maximum of 50% for 500 revolutions
 
*Maximum abrasion of 10% for 100 revolutions and maximum of 50% for 500 revolutions
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