CHAPTER V

CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

5.1 Conclusion
This study examined the characteristics of Cameron Highlands reservoirs sediments.
These following conclusions are presented:
1. The particles of the reservoir sediments are angular and advantageous to use
for manufacturing Bricks.
2. The Cameron Highlands reservoir sediments contain Si, Al, Fe, Mg, Na, Ti, K,
O and C and the Toxic metals are not present.
3. The mineralogical composition of the dredged sediment is similar to that of the
brick soil such as quartz, Kaolanite, Berlinite, Erythrosiderite, Mg-Calcite,
Chlorite-serpentine, Vivianite and Akermanite.
4. The maximum aggregate size is 4.75 mm, the nominal maximum aggregate
size is 4.75 mm and the average of the fineness modulus is 3.01.
5. The results of specific gravity of 5 sediments samples which have been
considered as fine aggregate have showed that the average of the apparent
specific gravity is 2.51. The results of specific gravity of 3 sediments samples
which have been considered as soil have illustrated that the average of the
specific gravity is 2.41 which follow closely to the values recommended by
standard ASTM C128 and ASTM D854.
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The main finding of this study is the sediments from Cameron Highlands Reservoirs
can be useful to manufacture new masonry bricks.

5.2 Recommendations
There are several tests recommended to identify precisely the toxicity of compound
materials for reservoir sediments as follows:
1. ICP-MAS
2. AAS
Moreover, based on observation of the fresh, dredged and dried Cameron
Highlands reservoir sediments, all the samples must be physically treated by screening
or etc. as a result of existence of water plant, debris and etc. before any usage.