Correlations of Uniaxial Compressive Strength and Modulus of Elasticity with Point Load Strength Index, Pulse Velocity and Dry Density of Limestone and Sandstone Rocks in Sulaimani Governorate, Kurdistan Region, Iraq

2016 ◽  
Vol 19 (3&4) ◽  
pp. 57-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hyam Saleh Daoud Daoud ◽  
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Kamal Ahmad Rashed Rashed ◽  
Younis M. Alshkane Alshkane ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Uniaxial Compressive Strength ◽  
Modulus Of Elasticity ◽  
Pulse Velocity ◽  
Point Load ◽  
Dry Density ◽  
Kurdistan Region ◽  
Strength Index ◽  
Point Load Strength ◽  
Point Load Strength Index

scholarly journals Experimental Study on Mudstone’s Strength Characteristics in Deep-Buried Coal-Measure Formation: A Case Study of Permian Longtan Formation

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Ke Li ◽  
Weijian Yu ◽  
Youlin Xu ◽  
Long Lai ◽  
Hui Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Uniaxial Compressive Strength ◽  
Rock Mechanics ◽  
Point Load ◽  
Strength Characteristics ◽  
Coal Measure ◽  
Strength Index ◽  
Point Load Strength ◽  
Point Load Strength Index ◽  
Linear Fitting

To investigate the strength characteristics of mudstone in deep-buried coal-measure formation, four types of experiments have been conducted: (i) the X-ray diffraction (XRD) test; (ii) the scanning electron microscope (SEM) scanning test; (iii) the point load strength index test; and (iv) the uniaxial compressive strength test. It was concluded that the mudstone of the deep-buried coal measures in the Longtan Formation is dominated by chlorite, quartz, and albite using the XRD test, of which chlorite is primary, accounting for 74.3%. It was found that the three minerals in the mudstone are unevenly distributed using the SEM scanning test, albite is irregularly distributed in chlorite, and quartz is present in the albite and chlorite. Sixty-five specimens were tested for the point load strength index. After processing the data using the method suggested by the International Society for Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering(ISRM), it was found that the maximum value of Is(50) was 6.10 MPa, the minimum is 0.14 MPa, and 53% of the specimens’ Is(50) values are below 2.0 MPa. The RMT-150C rock mechanics testing machine was used to conduct uniaxial compression tests on six specimens. The maximum uniaxial compressive strength (UCS) value is 59.26 MPa, the minimum value is 31.77 MPa, and the average is 45.64 MPa. Linear fitting and logarithmic fitting are carried out for the correlation between UCS and Is(50). The goodness of fit R2 of the linear fitting is 0.863, and that of the logarithmic fitting is 0.919, indicating a strong correlation between them. When it is challenging to make standard specimens, Is (50) can be used to estimate UCS.

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.

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