Study of the physical-mechanical properties of igneous stones from Tlalpujahua Michoacan, Mexico

Abstract

Abstract Research work was carried out on rocks obtained in the municipality of Tlalpujahua Michoacán, located in different quarries of stone material, classifying the name of the quarry with the name of the community where the stones are located: “El moral” stones of bronze (BR) and golden (D) color, “la américa” stones of gray (G) and pink (R) color, “llano grande” stones of dark brown (CO), reddish-brown (CR) and black (N) color. Physical and mechanical tests were carried out, evaluating the percentage of moisture absorption, density, and absolute density. To evaluate the mechanical properties, the following tests were performed: uniaxial compressive strength (UCS), and static flexural test (modulus of rupture). The comparison of the different physical-mechanical tests allows estimating their behavior as a structural and restoration element. The correlation obtained to estimate the UCS has an acceptable correlation coefficient.