The effect of weathering on the granite at multiscale has been investigated. ... Heidari et al. proposed a weathering classification system for granitic rocks in Malaysia with tropical climatic condition, using physic-mechanical parameters, including strength ... It is slightly weathered, with slight discoloration and a few visible ...
The use of both recycled coarse aggregates (RCAs) and recycled sand (RS) derived from weathered residual soil of granite (WRSG) into concrete has the potential to greatly enhance the recycling of construction and demolition waste.
The purpose of this case study is to introduce a new weathering classification system of rocks based on the engineering properties. Even though several authors have suggested different classification systems worldwide, limited research has been conducted to propose a classification system that includes more than two engineering properties. …
Weathered granite of ion-adsorption rare earth elements (REEs) ore collected at Jiangxi Province, China was investigated to identify the minerals abundant in REEs. The analyses of scanning ...
During tunnel construction, groundwater inrush from completely weathered granite strata is a significant challenge to geotechnical engineers. Up to the present, prevention of water inrushing hazards is almost exclusively based on the experience of engineers. This paper presents a coupled seepage–erosion water inrush model to …
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weathered granite soils excavated in the field have been re- used with compaction as fill materials for sewers and water supply pipelines and structural foundations.
In order to investigate the mechanism of water-rich and fully weathered granite on the water bursting and mud bursting, the single-factor variable method is ...
The nature of the weathered granite and the system of categorization means that significant scatter and overlapping of the TBM data can be anticipated between the various face categories. ... The typical grade V (cdg) of the Saprolite behaves like a silty sand and is easily excavated. In hand mined tunnels, the Grade V granite was typically ...
Quantificationally describing weathering process and characterizing particle breakage are important in predicting the behavior of coarse-grained soil (e.g., weathered granite). In order to comprehensively understand the mechanical properties of weathered granite and provide references for reasonable evaluation of the engineering properties …
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1.. IntroductionGranite weathering profiles (or weathered granitic crust) with thicknesses in the range of 20–60 m are widely distributed in South China.These profiles include geological structures with mixed soils and rocks originating from weathered parent rocks and remaining in situ.
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Explore the process of weathering and how it contributes to soil formation, including the impact on different soil layers.
Sandstone mineralogy is the best indicator of sedimentary provenance: the nature of a sedimentary rock source area, its composition, relief, and location. …
The grouting pressure, w/c and sand/soil ratio, which affect the reinforcement effect of completely weathered granite, were adopted to investigate the …
A great deal of weathered granite soils are distributed in mountainous areas around the world. With further improvements to the civil engineering, more and more construction infrastructures (roads, railways, dams, etc.) in mountainous areas will be built. Making full use of weathered granite soils, a type of special geomaterial, can alleviate …
Moreover, the experience from sedimentary soil may not be directly applicable to weathered profiles because of the essentially different natures of the two types of geomaterials. This study performs seismic piezocone tests in a weathered granitic profile comprising residual granitic soil, completely weathered granite, and highly weathered …
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The weathering process for highly weathered granite, such as Class DI, DII and E, is slightly intense compared to other classes. This scenario may be caused by …
Weathered granite is widely distributed in the southeastern coastal sea area of China, with the weathered granite layer dominating the seabed conditions in Fujian, Guangdong and part of Shandong Province. ... GDS ELDyn dynamic triaxial test system and loadings on testing sample. ... the mucky soft clay, the silty sand and the …
Quartz-rich parent material, such as granite, sandstone, or loose sand, leads to the development of sandy soils. Quartz-poor material, such as shale or basalt, generates soils with little sand, and in some cases with elevated clay levels. Parent materials provide important nutrients to residual soils.
The angular nature of granite sand provides superior interlocking and compaction capabilities, ensuring a durable and stable foundation. Its resilience to weathering and …
This paper presents a comprehensive investigation into weathered granitic gneiss in Guangzhou, China, including its formation, grading, classification, and the geotechnical characteristics of different weathered states. The granitic weathering profiles are graded into five weathered states: fresh rock, slightly weathered, moderately …
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the other classification systems, Price [4] pointed out that in the description of mass weathering for engineering purposes, the uniformity or regularity and style of weathering is a key issue. Keeping this in view, he suggested to classify mass weathering as uniform(ly) weathered; complex(ly) weathered; core stone weathered or solution …