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Influence of weathering on the engineering properties of Harsit granitic rocks (NE Turkey)

Authors: Sener Ceryan, Sule Tudes, Nurcihan Ceryan

Published in: Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment | Issue 1/2008

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Abstract

Weathering and hydrothermal alteration of the granitic rocks in the Eastern Black Sea Region (NE Turkey) are important phenomena affecting the engineering projects in the region. The study investigated the probable paths of rock-forming mineral transformations due to weathering in the Harsit granitoid rocks, the changes of the major oxides as a consequence of weathering and the effects of weathering on the engineering properties. To identify the changes in the major oxides, the volume concentrations were considered in relation to the dry density. Chemical leaching during weathering was shown to be significant in changing the minerals. It was concluded that the engineering properties of the weathered granitic rocks can be most reliably predicted by P-wave velocity.

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Title: Influence of weathering on the engineering properties of Harsit granitic rocks (NE Turkey)
Authors: Sener Ceryan
Sule Tudes
Nurcihan Ceryan
Publication date: 01-02-2008
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment / Issue 1/2008
Print ISSN: 1435-9529
Electronic ISSN: 1435-9537
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10064-007-0115-0

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