This work discusses the results from tests which were performed in order to study the effect
of high temperatures in the physical and mechanical properties of a calcarenite (San Julian's …

Mechanical characterization of hydrothermally altered rocks from geothermal reservoirs will
lead to an improved understanding of rock mechanics in a geothermal environment. To …

This paper studies the resistance of rocks to freeze–thaw and their petrophysical evolution
during weathering. Moreover, the accuracy of existing standards regarding frost durability is …

Due to the low density of the aggregates used, lightweight aggregate concrete (LWAC) is
susceptible to segregation because of the differences between the densities of their …

Durability is a key parameter in evaluating the quality of a building stone for use in cold
regions. Ignoring this parameter before choosing a building stone may lead to its …

Physical properties of some weathered/altered volcanic rocks and their variation with the
degree of alteration are described in detail. A series of tests was performed to identify and …

The relationship between the static and dynamic elastic modulus in rock materials has been
frequently addressed in scientific literature. Overall, when it comes to the study of materials …

Uniaxial compressive strength (UCS) is one of the most important parameters in rock
mechanics. Nevertheless, there are instances when it is not advisable to perform UCS …

Young's modulus is one of the most important mechanical parameters in building materials
used to assess both the appropriateness of a material as well as its mechanical stability. The …

This paper analyses the effects of the addition of organic (coffee grounds) and inorganic (fly
ash) residues to a clayey soil rich in quartz and other silicates used as a raw material in brick …