Sandstone waste generated during the cutting and polishing process destroys the
atmospheric condition when it is dumped along roadside, water bodies and landfill. The …

The present study aims to explain the geochemical and mineralogical details of the granitic
rock types in Gabal EL-Faliq area, South Eastern Desert of Egypt, in relation to geotechnical …

Understanding the strength and deformation response of hard and soft rocks under cyclic
loading is very important for assessing fatigue in rock engineering structures. The effect of …

Tensile strength is a crucial mechanical property of rock. Various mass ratios k CE curing
agent to eco-friendly epoxy resin are used to repair fractured rock masses by considering k …

UPV as non-destructive technique can effectively contribute to the low invasive in situ
analysis and diagnosis of masonry elements related to the conservation, rehabilitation and …

Construction activities are progressing rapidly across the globe due to the demand for
concrete and its constituent materials especially fine and coarse aggregates. The large …

The aim of the present study is to link the thermal expansion, spectral reflectance, and
physico-mechanical aspects of different types of commercial granitic rocks with their …

In this study, we present a global database of ten parameters, which include measurements
of rock index properties, strength stiffness and dynamic properties. Hoek–Brown constant mi …

Materials in the built environment are exposed to several agents that promote alteration
processes resulting in features that might be considered detrimental of its value. There are …

The greatest factor that threatens the integrity of stone monuments, which are the shared
heritage of humanity, is the effects of weathering. This process causes different forms and …