Geotechnical Characterization of Jordanian Limestone
| Autor: | Awaad Titi, Feras Y. Fraige, Hani M. Alnawafleh, Mohammad Khaleel Dweirj |
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| Rok vydání: | 2017 |
| Předmět: |
0301 basic medicine
030102 biochemistry & molecular biology 01 natural sciences 010305 fluids & plasmas Water saturation 03 medical and health sciences Compressive strength Rock mechanics 0103 physical sciences Ultimate tensile strength Geotechnical engineering Saturation (chemistry) Porosity Dry density Geology |
| Zdroj: | Geomaterials. :1-12 |
| ISSN: | 2161-7546 2161-7538 |
| DOI: | 10.4236/gm.2017.71001 |
| Popis: | Full knowledge of the physical and mechanical behavior of limestone rocks is required for the safe design of structures. Little work has been done to characterize the physical and mechanical properties of Jordanian limestone especially under watery environment. Therefore, in this study the physical and mechanical properties of some Jordanian limestone were investigated. The limestone samples were collected from five different parts of the country. The porosity and dry density of the selected limestone were compared. The reduction on the compressive strength and tensile strength for dry, 50% and 100% water saturation were determined. All rock experienced a reduction on both the compressive strength and tensile strength as a function of saturation degree. Large reduction happens on the strength properties for the Zarka limestone than the other limestone when the samples are fully saturated. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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