Mineralogy and microfabrics of claybearing sediments of NE Peloponnese (Greece): indices for physical behaviour in civil engineering works

Clay Minerals ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 47 (2) ◽  
pp. 259-274 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. E. Rathossi ◽  
P. G. Lampropoulou ◽  
K. C. Skourlis ◽  
C. G. Katagas

AbstractThe mineralogical composition, microfabrics and geochemistry of a set of eight samples derived from a narrow area of NE Peloponnese (Greece), where engineering works are presently in progress, were investigated in this study. No important mineralogical differences were observed between the samples other than a variation in the proportions of the participating phases. Analyses reveal that these sediments consist mainly of carbonates (calcite, dolomite), quartz and feldspars (albite, orthoclase). Carbonate minerals exhibit a micritic texture and a high degree of cementation bonding. Phyllosilicates and clay minerals are also common, with smectite and mixed-layer smectite-chlorite being the prevailing phases, followed by chlorite and white mica (muscovite, illite). According to the physical properties measured on bulk samples, the samples were found to exhibit a low to medium expansion, low to intermediate plasticity, normal activity and brittle behaviour. The porosity does not exceed 46% and the organic matter ranges between 3.80 and 5.00%. The high degree of cementation, the dispersed appearance of clays, the small pores (<10 μm) and the common occurrence of smectite in a mixed-layer with chlorite are all favourable characteristics, positively influencing the sediment's stability for engineering constructions.

2002 ◽  
pp. 199-220 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nada Vaskovic

This paper reports structural, textural, petrological and metamorphic data from Vlasina Series of greenschists rocks (as part of the Upper Complex of the Serbo-Macedonian Massif) within which group of white mica-chlorite schist are extensively developed. This group of rocks made the ground of series in which various types of green rocks appear as a lenses and small irregular mass, rarely as dykes. Other features, that characterize these rocks, are the common occurrence of albite and garnet (subordinate) porphyroblasts, as well as development of quartz segregation. Group of white mica-chlorite schist makes about 75 vol. % of Series. Among them, according to mode and mineral composition, the following schist varieties are distinguished: albite-white mica-chlorite (?garnet), white mica-chlorite (?garnet), albite-white mica, sericite-chlorite (?albite), graphite-sericite as well as phyllites and calcshists. Their metamorphic evolution is characterized by the development of a metamorphic episode during Carboniferous - c. 350-330 Ma (Milovanovic et al., 1988) of low to medium P and T. The mineral assemblages of first phase (low PT) is preserved as a very thin Si=S1 foliation included in albite porphyroblast or as small polygonal arcs of S1 in S2 foliation. Textural, mineralogical and petrological data indicate that original volcanoclastic-sedimentary series was transformed during three phase of deformation and metamorphism in the temperature range from 320-415?C, locally 450-500?C and pressures 3 to 5 kbar.


2018 ◽  
Vol 35 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 189-223
Author(s):  
Petra Kieffer-Pülz

The present contribution suggests the common authorship of three P?li commentaries of the twelfth/thirteenth centuries CE, namely the Vinayavinicchaya??k? called Vinayas?ratthasand?pan? (less probably Vinayatthas?rasand?pan?), the Uttaravinicchaya??k? called L?natthappak?san?, and the Saccasa?khepa??k? called S?ratthas?lin?. The information collected from these three commentaries themselves and from P?li literary histories concerning these three texts leads to the second quarter of the thirteenth century CE as the period of their origination. The data from parallel texts explicitly stated to having been written by V?cissara Thera in the texts themselves render it possible to establish with a high degree of probability V?cissara Thera as their author.


Alloy Digest ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 60 (4) ◽  

Abstract Ansonia alloy C36000 is a free cutting brass alloy and has the common names: free-turning brass, free cutting yellow brass, and high-leaded brass. It is the standard material against which the machining qualities of all other copper alloy are judged. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, and tensile properties. It also includes information on forming, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: Cu-797. Producer or source: Ansonia Copper & Brass Inc..


Alloy Digest ◽  
1958 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  

Abstract MEEHANITE HR is a strong and dense heat resisting material of high rigidity. It is recommended for use up to a temperature of 1450 F. This type of Meehanite metal offers a high degree of resistance to growth and scaling. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, tensile properties, and compressive and shear strength as well as creep. It also includes information on casting, heat treating, and machining. Filing Code: CI-21. Producer or source: Meehanite Metal Corporation.


Alloy Digest ◽  
1995 ◽  
Vol 44 (9) ◽  

Abstract REMANIT 4509 was developed specially for silencers and exhaust gas purification plants. Due to its composition, this steel exhibits scale resistance up to 950 C and a high degree of corrosion resistance to the gases occurring in the exhaust system. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, elasticity, and tensile properties. It also includes information on high temperature performance and corrosion resistance as well as forming, heat treating, and joining. Filing Code: SS-613. Producer or source: Thyssen Stahl AG.


Alloy Digest ◽  
1971 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  

Abstract LEAD is the heaviest, the most corrosion resistant and among the most malleable of the common metals. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, tensile properties, and shear strength as well as fracture toughness, creep, and fatigue. It also includes information on high temperature performance and corrosion resistance as well as casting, forming, and joining. Filing Code: Pb-7. Producer or source: Primary lead producers.


Alloy Digest ◽  
1993 ◽  
Vol 42 (12) ◽  

Abstract PYROTOUGH 78 is a hot work die steel possessing a high degree of purity, homogeneity and microstructural integrity that produces a good combination of toughness and temper resistance. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, and tensile properties as well as fracture toughness. It also includes information on heat treating and machining. Filing Code: TS-522. Producer or source: Carpenter.


1984 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alena Mudroch

Abstract Surface sediment samples obtained at the offshore and nearshore area of Lake Erie were separated into eight different size fractions ranging from &lt;2 µm to 250 µm. The concentration of major elements (Si, Al, Ca, Mg, K, Na, Fe, Mn and P), metals (Zn, Cu, Cr, Ni, V, Co and Pb) and organic matter was determined together with the mineralogical composition and morphology of the particles in each size fraction. The distribution of the metals in the offshore sediment was bimodal with the majority of the metals divided between the 63 to 250 um size fraction which also contained the highest concentration of organic matter (about 20%) and the &lt;4 µm fraction containing up to 60% of clay minerals. However, the metals in the nearshore sediment were associated mainly with the clay minerals.


1989 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alena Mudroch ◽  
K. Hill

Abstract Sediment cores were collected in Lake St. Clair in 1985 and in the St. Clair River in 1986 to investigate the horizontal and vertical distribution and association of Hg in the sediments. A layer of recent sediment up to about 35 cm thick was differentiated by the geochemical composition and visual appearance from the underlying glacial-lacustrine deposits. The concentration of Hg in the surficial sediments in Lake St. Clair was lower in 1985 (&lt;0.025 to 1.200 µg/g) than that found in 1974 (&lt;0.20 to 3.00 µg/g). Up to 8.30 µg/g of Hg were found in the sediments collected from the nearshore area at Sarnia, Ontario, in the St. Clair River in 1986. The concentrations of Hg ranged from 5.05 to 16.00 µg/g in different sand-sized fractions (0.063 to 0.350 mm) of the sediment. The concentration of Hg was 17.80 µg/g in the silt-clay size fraction (&lt;0.063 mm). No relationship was found between the concentration of organic matter and Hg, and the concentration of silica and Hg in the St. Clair River sediments. The results indicated a relationship of Hg with particles of different mineralogical composition. Up to 3.72 µg/g Hg was found in the surface sediment in Chenal Ecarte. The greatest concentration of Hg (13.15 µg/g) existed in the 0.350 mm particle size fraction, which consisted mainly of small pieces of decaying wood. A good relationship was found between the concentration of Hg and organic matter in the sediment at this area.


Pathogens ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 89
Author(s):  
Jiayu Li ◽  
Fuxian Yang ◽  
Ruobing Liang ◽  
Sheng Guo ◽  
Yaqiong Guo ◽  
...  

Cryptosporidiumfelis is an important cause of feline and human cryptosporidiosis. However, the transmission of this pathogen between humans and cats remains controversial, partially due to a lack of genetic characterization of isolates from cats. The present study was conducted to examine the genetic diversity of C. felis in cats in China and to assess their potential zoonotic transmission. A newly developed subtyping tool based on a sequence analysis of the 60-kDa glycoprotein (gp60) gene was employed to identify the subtypes of 30 cat-derived C. felis isolates from Guangdong and Shanghai. Altogether, 20 C. felis isolates were successfully subtyped. The results of the sequence alignment showed a high genetic diversity, with 13 novel subtypes and 2 known subtypes of the XIXa subtype family being identified. The known subtypes were previously detected in humans, while some of the subtypes formed well-supported subclusters with human-derived subtypes from other countries in a phylogenetic analysis of the gp60 sequences. The results of this study confirmed the high genetic diversity of the XIXa subtype family of C. felis. The common occurrence of this subtype family in both humans and cats suggests that there could be cross-species transmission of C. felis.


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