The uniaxial compressive strength (UCS) of the rock is one of the most important design
parameters in various engineering applications. Therefore, the UCS requires to be either …

Evaporitic rock durability induced by groundwater cause several construction challenges,
but representative experimental studies to evaluate such conditions are still missing …

This study investigates for the first time the subsurface Miocene evaporite facies (Gachsaran
Formation) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Forty-five evaporite rock samples were …

The durability and degradability of evaporitic rocks are always a critical concern in
geological, civil, and geotechnical engineering applications, necessitating careful …

Safe and sustainable engineering structure designs always require carefully and detailed
mechanical and physical characterization of rocks. Abu Dhabi city, which is the capital of the …