Investigation of the relationship between dynamic and static deformation moduli of rocks
The determination of deformation parameters of rock material is an essential part of any
design in rock mechanics. The goal of this paper is to show, that there is a relationship …
design in rock mechanics. The goal of this paper is to show, that there is a relationship …
A geological perspective on climate change and building stone deterioration in London: Implications for urban stone-built heritage research and management
The decay rates of building stones and, the processes leading to their deterioration is
governed by intrinsic properties such as texture, mineralogy, porosity and pore size …
governed by intrinsic properties such as texture, mineralogy, porosity and pore size …
Investigation of fracture mechanics, physical and dynamic properties of UHPCs containing PVA, glass and steel fibers
Fracture energy, non-destructive testing, some physical and mechanical tests and
microstructural investigations were performed on 18-month 0.7 V%, 1.3 V% and 2.0 V% PVA …
microstructural investigations were performed on 18-month 0.7 V%, 1.3 V% and 2.0 V% PVA …
Improved correlation between the static and dynamic elastic modulus of different types of rocks
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 …
frequently addressed in scientific literature. Overall, when it comes to the study of materials …
Ultrasonic pulse velocity as a way of improving uniaxial compressive strength estimations from Leeb hardness measurements
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 …
mechanics. Nevertheless, there are instances when it is not advisable to perform UCS …
Acoustic properties in travertines and their relation to porosity and pore types
Sonic velocities of Pleistocene travertines were measured under variable confining
pressures. Combined with petrographical characteristics and petrophysical data, ie porosity …
pressures. Combined with petrographical characteristics and petrophysical data, ie porosity …
Enhanced self-cleaning properties of N-doped TiO2 coating for Cultural Heritage
Nanostructured TiO 2 is the most widely studied photocatalytic material and is used in self-
cleaning coatings in buildings and for Cultural Heritage applications. To extend the …
cleaning coatings in buildings and for Cultural Heritage applications. To extend the …
Evaluation of post-thermal shock effects in Carrara marble and Santa Caterina di Pittinuri limestone
This article describes the effect of thermal shock on the petrographic and petrophysical
properties of two Italian carbonate building stones: Carrara marble from the Apuan Alps in …
properties of two Italian carbonate building stones: Carrara marble from the Apuan Alps in …
Spatial attenuation: the most sensitive ultrasonic parameter for detecting petrographic features and decay processes in carbonate rocks
J Martínez-Martínez, D Benavente… - Engineering …, 2011 - Elsevier
The evaluation of stone quality by means of non-destructive tests is of vital importance,
especially when rock is used as a building material. Usually, however, only vp (P-wave …
especially when rock is used as a building material. Usually, however, only vp (P-wave …
Predicting water permeability in sedimentary rocks from capillary imbibition and pore structure
In this paper, absolute water permeability is estimated from capillary imbibition and pore
structure for 15 sedimentary rock types. They present a wide range of petrographic …
structure for 15 sedimentary rock types. They present a wide range of petrographic …