scholarly journals Weathering Influence on Properties of Siltstones from Istria, Croatia

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martina Vivoda Prodan ◽  
Željko Arbanas
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Size Distribution ◽  
Uniaxial Compressive Strength ◽  
Fragment Size ◽  
Slope Instability ◽  
Engineering Properties ◽  
Rock Masses ◽  
Weak Rocks ◽  
Erosion Processes ◽  
Weathering Grades

Slaking and weathering of weak rocks result in slope instability. Siltstones from flysch rock masses are highly susceptible to weathering, which causes rapid changes in the geotechnical properties and durability. This study investigated siltstone samples of different weathering grades from flysch rock masses from the Istria Peninsula, Croatia, and determined the effects of weathering on their engineering properties. Laboratory testing of siltstone samples of different weathering grades was conducted to determine the specific gravity, grain size distribution, Atterberg limits, and uniaxial compressive strength. The standardized slake durability index is not sufficient to classify the durability of weak rock masses such as siltstones. Therefore, the durability of siltstone samples of different weathering grades was quantified from the fragment size distribution after each of five slaking cycles. The tested samples were classified based on the disintegration ratio, and the modified disintegration ratio was used to determine potential long-term degradation of the tested samples. The results indicated that weathering has a significant influence on the plasticity, uniaxial compressive strength, and durability characteristics and thus affects the landslides and erosion processes in siltstones in the flysch zone of the Istria Peninsula.

scholarly journals Flexural Strength Prediction Models for Soil–Cement from Unconfined Compressive Strength at Seven Days

Materials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 387 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alaitz Linares-Unamunzaga ◽  
Heriberto Pérez-Acebo ◽  
Marta Rojo ◽  
Hernán Gonzalo-Orden
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Uniaxial Compressive Strength ◽  
Prediction Models ◽  
Road Construction ◽  
Engineering Properties ◽  
Construction Technique ◽  
Soil Cement ◽  
Over Exploitation

Soil–cement is an environmentally friendly road construction technique for base and subbase materials, which allows employing soils placed in the right-of-way of the road or in the surroundings, by improving its engineering properties. With this technique, it is possible to reduce the over-exploitation of quarries, the necessity of landfills and the pollutant gas emission due to the reduction of aggregate fabrication and transport. The manufacturing of soil–cement is generally controlled by means of the Uniaxial Compressive Strength (UCS) test at seven days, according to the regulations of each country. Nonetheless, one of the properties that best defines the performance of soil–cement is the Flexural Strength (FS) at long term, usually at 90 days. The aim of this paper is to develop new equations to correlate the UCS and the FS at long term and the UCS at seven days and at 90 days. Obtained results validate the proposed models and, hence, the flexural strength can be predicted from the Uniaxial Compressive Strength at seven days, allowing, if necessary, correcting measures (recalculation or rejection) in early stages of the curing time to be taken.

Classification of Engineering Properties of Tropical Boulder in Completely Weathered Granite in Johor, Malaysia

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 1059-1069
Author(s):  
Mohd Firdaus Md Dan ◽  
Edy Tonnizam Mohamad ◽  
Ibrahim Komoo ◽  
Aziman Madun ◽  
Siti Norsalkini Mohd Akip Tan
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Uniaxial Compressive Strength ◽  
Point Load ◽  
Engineering Properties ◽  
Dry Density ◽  
Petrographic Analysis ◽  
Point Load Strength ◽  
Weathered Granite ◽  
Completely Weathered Granite

Engineering properties of tropical weathered granite mass have been widely investigated and classified for engineering purposes. However, the engineering properties of tropical boulder in weathered granite profile is poorly understood and not well classified. This study aims to examine and classify the physico-mechanical properties of granite boulder in completely weathered zone. A total of 34 in-situ boulders were examined from two granite quarries located in Southern Johor, Malaysia. Microstructure-mineralogical alterations were analyzed based on petrographic analysis and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The mechanical properties were including dry density, porosity, point load strength, uniaxial compressive strength and permeability. Three properties were identified as significant indicators to differentiate between tropical boulder and completely weathered granite when it is evaluated from the soil investigation drilling work namely; texture characteristics, discolourations and degree of weathering. Analysis revealed that the alteration of microstructures and minerals such as feldspar, biotite, and plagioclase from corestone (Grade I/II) to saprolite (Grade IV/V) zone were significantly reduced the dry density, point load strength, uniaxial compressive strength and permeability with 32%, 99.5%, 98.6% and 84.8%, respectively. It has also significantly increased the porosity up to 11.6 times or 1065% from corestone to saprolite. The significant different of physico-mechanical properties of material surrounding boulder due to weathering can be classified and useful in evaluation of geotechnical design and geological engineering applications.

scholarly journals Korelasi Point Load Index dan Uniaxial Compressive Strength pada Satuan Batupasir dan Batulempung Formasi Latih untuk Penentuan Koefisien Kekuatan Batuan di Pit X Tambang Batubara PT Berau Coal, Kalimantan Timur

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-16
Author(s):  
Yan Adriansyah ◽  
Guruh Krisnantara ◽  
Kurniawan Setiadi
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Uniaxial Compressive Strength ◽  
Mining Industry ◽  
Point Load ◽  
Engineering Properties ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Rock Engineering ◽  
Point Load Index ◽  
Rock Samples ◽  
Laboratory Test Results

Physical and mechanical properties of rock for engineering purposes are indispensable for any civil/construction, mining and other engineering requirment. The results of the uniaxial compressive strength (UCS) test are very much needed in various geotechnical analyzes or engineering, in particular in the mining industry in relation to the calculation of the pit slope design and other mining infrastructure. Rock samples used in this study were obtained from the results of geotechnical drilling (full core drilling). The rock engineering properties test to obtain UCS and PLI values was carried out in the laboratory. Testing the rock hardness index using the point load index (PLI) can be done more quickly, cheaply, practically and can use rock samples with a variety of sample shapes.         The focus and object of the research are mudstone and sandstone units as part of the Lati Formation. These two types of layers are the most dominant rock types as a constituent of the pit slopes in the research area. To ensure that the correlation results are in accordance with the rules of scientific research, the distribution of UCS and PLI data from laboratory test results is verified using a statistical approach / testing. Correlation and analysis between the two rock engineering properties test results are very useful for geotechnical analysis data input. The coefficient or constant values obtained can be used to determine the rock strength values used in various geotechnical analyzes so that the analysis can be carried out more efficiently, effectively and quickly and can support geotechnical engineering work.

scholarly journals PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECTS OF BLAST DESIGN FACTORS ON FRAGMENTATION AT LAFARGE KANTHAN LIMESTONE QUARRY, CHEMOR, PERAK

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shaib Abdulazeez Shehu ◽  
Mohd Hazizan Mohd Hashim ◽  
Nur Aliah Hazirah Awang Kechik
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Uniaxial Compressive Strength ◽  
Fragment Size ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Stiffness Ratio ◽  
Blast Design ◽  
Powder Factor ◽  
Controllable Factors ◽  
The Mean

The results of blasting affect every other downstream operation in quarrying and mining process. Factors influencing blast results can be classified as either controllable or non-controllable. If desired fragmentation is to be obtained, the controllable factors (blast geometry and explosive properties) must be sufficiently designed to match the non-controllable ones (geological factors and legislative constraints). This study investigates the influence of blast design parameters on rock fragmentation. Six different blast designs were studied and analyzed. Rock samples were obtained from each face to evaluate the uniaxial compressive strength (UCS). Images of muck pile were captured using suitable digital camera. The images were uploaded into the WipFrag software to analyze the fragmentation resulting from the blasting. The particle size distribution of each blast was obtained, and the mean fragment size correlated with the blast design parameters. The percentage cumulative passing for gyratory crusher with the feed size of 1500 mm ranges between 92.8 to 100%. The stiffness ratio, powder factor and uniaxial compressive strength have high correlation with mean fragment size. The stiffness ratio increases with mean fragment size with a correlation coefficient of 0.89. The mean fragment size becomes finer with increase in powder factor with a correlation coefficient of 0.76. Powder factor also has a high correlation with the uniaxial compressive strength of the rock. The higher the uniaxial compressive strength of rock, the higher the powder factor needed for a specified fragment size. In this study, spacing to burden ratio has a very weak correlation with the fragment size. All the studied blast events produced good fragmentation with a uniformity index varying from 2.097 to 2.525.

scholarly journals Engineering Properties of Volcanic Tuff from the Western Part of Yemen

2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 81
Author(s):  
Adnan A. Barahim ◽  
Ibrahim A. Al-Akhaly ◽  
Is'haq R. Shamsan
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Specific Gravity ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Uniaxial Compressive Strength ◽  
Void Ratio ◽  
Engineering Properties ◽  
Dry Density ◽  
Dimension Stone ◽  
Volcanic Tuff

This paper deals with a study of the physical and mechanical characteristics of volcanic tuff and ignimbrite from six quarries located at different areas in the western part of Yemen (Manakha, Jahran, Bakhran, Dar Al-Hanash, Abaser and Soraifa). In the region, volcanic tuffs and ignimbrite are locally known by their location names and have been used as solid masonry and cladding stones. All the investigated pyroclastic rocks belong to the Tertiary volcanic. The standard physical and mechanical tests (void ratio, porosity, density, specific gravity, water absorption, uniaxial compressive strength and tensile strength) were carried out on the tuff and ignimbrite samples collected from different parts of the region. Laboratory tests revealed that the void ratio average values range between 0.12 and 0.37, the porosity ranges between 10.57 and 27.12%, the dry density ranges between 1.66 and 2.25 gm/cm3, specific gravity ranges from 1.45 to 1.94, and water absorption ranges from 4.69 to 16.39%. The measured uniaxial compressive strength values range from 24 to 68 MPa, and the tensile strength values range between 4 and 10 MPa. These tuffs and ignimbrites generally are light green, gray, beige, or yellowish in color. With these colors they are favoured for building, coating and decorative stone. This paper concludes that the studied stones have acceptable to good properties as dimension stone. Jahrani and Manakhi tuffs are the best quality, whereas Hanashi ignimbrite is of poorer quality.

THE EFFECT OF POROSITY ON ENGINEERING PROPERTIES OF VESICULAR AMYGDALOIDAL BASALTS

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
P .S.K.Murthy ◽  
Sachin Gupta ◽  
Dhirendra Kumar ◽  
Mahabir Dixit
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Elastic Modulus ◽  
Uniaxial Compressive Strength ◽  
Modulus Of Elasticity ◽  
Poisson’S Ratio ◽  
Central India ◽  
Poisson's Ratio ◽  
Engineering Properties ◽  
Secondary Minerals

The interconnection of vesicles in basaltic flows greatly affects the engineering properties such as uniaxial compressive strength, modulus of elasticity, Poisson’s ratio, tensile strength and sonic velocities. Sometimes these vesicles are filled with secondary minerals such as quartz/olivine/calcite form as amygdules (which are impermeable). In the present study, to understand effect of porosity, vesicular and amygdular basaltic flows collected from central and west-central India were investigated for these engineering properties and correlated with apparent porosity of core samples. It is observed that a good level of correlation is obtained for uniaxial compressive strength (UCS), elastic modulus (E) and Poisson’s ratio in vesicular basalts when porosity >8-10%. In case of Brazilian strengths a linearly downward trend is observed with the increase in porosity values. And, no significant correlation is observed for waves’ velocities in both variants of basalts.

scholarly journals Influence Analysis and Stepwise Regression of Coal Mechanical Parameters on Uniaxial Compressive Strength Based on Orthogonal Testing Method

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (14) ◽  
pp. 3640
Author(s):  
Peipeng Zhang ◽  
Jianpeng Wang ◽  
Lishuai Jiang ◽  
Tao Zhou ◽  
Xianyang Yan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Uniaxial Compressive Strength ◽  
Stepwise Regression ◽  
Testing Machine ◽  
Prediction Equation ◽  
Uniaxial Pressure ◽  
Peak Strain ◽  
Mechanical Parameters ◽  
Rock Masses ◽  
Combination Scheme

Uniaxial compressive strength (UCS) and peak strain (PS) are essential indices for studying the mechanical properties of coal and rock masses, and they are closely related to mechanical parameters such as the elastic modulus (E), Poisson’s ratio (υ), cohesion (C) and internal friction angle (Φ) of coal and rock masses. This study took the No. 2-1 coal seam of Zhaogu No. 2 Mine, in Henan Province, China, as the research object. An RMT-150B servo testing machine was used to test all mechanical parameters, including the E, υ, C and Φ of coal and rock masses. Based on the principle of orthogonal testing, Three Dimensions Fast Lagrangian Analysis of Continua (FLAC3D) was used to select E, υ, C, Φ, tensile strength (Rm) and dilation angle (Ψ) as initial participation factors. Using these six parameters and a five-level combination scheme (L25 (56)), the influence of coal mechanical parameters on UCS and PS was investigated, using the software SPSS for stepwise regression analysis, and a uniaxial pressure-resistant regression prediction equation was established. The research showed that, under uniaxial compression conditions, the main parameters controlling UCS of coal masses are C and Φ; conversely, the main parameters controlling PS are E and C. UCS and PS exhibit significant linear relationships with these main controlling parameters. Here, a stepwise regression prediction equation was established through reliability verification analysis using the main controlling parameters. This prediction method produces very small errors and a good degree of fit, thus allowing the rapid prediction of UCS. The precision of the stepwise regression model depends on the number of test samples, which can be increased in the later stages of a design project to further improve the precision of the projection model.

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