Limestones are of wide variety, namely with differences in the process of formation,
mineralogical composition, grain size and texture. Such variability leads to differences in …

This study aims to investigate the relationships between Schmidt hardness rebound number
(RN) and ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV) versus compressive strength (fc) of stones and …

Extracted from Şanlıurfa Province in Turkey, Urfa limestone is one of the limestone types that
can be nominated to Global Heritage Stone Resource (GHSR). It has been used since the …

Göbeklitepe is an UNESCO World Heritage site located in SE Turkey, dating back to 11.7 ka
BCE. It consists of laterally aligned, circular rooms without doors and T-shaped limestone …

Squeezing problems were observed during the initial stages of excavating the Suruç tunnel
which is Turkey's longest and the world's fifth longest irrigation tunnel at a length of 17.2 km …

The strength of intact rock is a fundamental and integral part of many aspects of engineering
and geologic practice. It is necessary to understand how testing conditions influence this …

Estimation of elastic parameters of porous rock like the compressibility of sandstone is
scientifically important and yet an open issue. This study illustrates the estimation of the …

Sanliurfa limestones have been used as building materials from antiquity to current day (eg,
Gobeklitepe temple BP 14,000, Bazda underground quarries BP 3000, Harran castle BP …

The building sector is widely recognized as having a major impact on sustainable
development. Both in developed and developing countries, sustainability in buildings …

This study provides a preliminary assessment of ground source heat exchangers (GSHE) for
cooling applications in the tropical environment of Hawai 'i. Recent demonstrations proved …