NDLI: An Investigation into the Rock Properties Influencing the Strength in Some Granitoid Rocks of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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Author	Fakir, M. Ferentiu, M. Misra, S.
Copyright Year	2017
Abstract	The uniaxial compressive strength (UCS) of rocks is a critical parameter required for most geotechnical projects. However, it is not always possible for direct determination of the parameter. Since determination of such a parameter in the lab is not always cost and time effective, the aim of this study is to assess and estimate the general correlation trend between the UCS and indirect tests or indexes used to estimate the value of UCS for some granitoid rocks in KwaZulu-Natal. These tests include the point load index test, Schmidt hammer rebound, P-wave velocity (Vp) and Brazilian tensile strength (σt). Furthermore, it aims to assess the reliability of empirical equations developed towards estimating the value of UCS and propose useful empirical equations to estimate the value of UCS for granitoid rocks. According to the current study, the variations in mineralogy, as well as the textural characteristics of granitoid rocks play an important role in influencing the strength of the rock. Simple regression analyses exhibit good results, with all regression coefficients R2 being greater than 0.80, the highest R2 of 0.92 being obtained from UCS versus σt. Comparison of equations produced in the current study as well as empirical equations derived by several researchers serves as a validation. Also illustrate that the reliability of such empirical equations are dependent on the rock type as well as the type of index tests employed, where variation in rock type and index tests produces different values of UCS. These equations provide a practical tool for estimating the value of UCS, and also gives further insight into the controlling factors of the strength of the granitoid rocks, where the strength of a rock is a multidimensional parameter.
Starting Page	1119
Ending Page	1140
Page Count	22
File Format	PDF
ISSN	09603182
Journal	Geotechnical and Geological Engineering
Volume Number	35
Issue Number	3
e-ISSN	15731529
Language	English
Publisher	Springer International Publishing
Publisher Date	2017-02-07
Publisher Place	Cham
Access Restriction	One Nation One Subscription (ONOS)
Subject Keyword	Uniaxial compressive strength Point load index Brazilian tensile strength Schmidt hammer rebound Ultrasonic velocity Geotechnical Engineering & Applied Earth Sciences Hydrogeology Terrestrial Pollution Waste Management/Waste Technology Civil Engineering
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Soil Science Geology Architecture Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology

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