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

Ceryan S., Tudes Ş., Ceryan N.

BULLETIN OF ENGINEERING GEOLOGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT, cilt.67, sa.1, ss.97-104, 2008 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 67 Sayı: 1
  • Basım Tarihi: 2008
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1007/s10064-007-0115-0
  • Dergi Adı: BULLETIN OF ENGINEERING GEOLOGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.97-104
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: granitic rocks, weathering, engineering properties, P-wave velocity, weathering indices, NE Turkey, GEOMECHANICAL PROPERTIES, PYROCLASTIC ROCKS, PROFILES, BASALTS
  • Gazi Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

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.