Author:
Lasheen El Saeed R.,Rashwan Mohammed A.,Azer Mokhles K.
Abstract
AbstractThe 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 engineering and their suitability as dimension stones. The objective of the current research was achieved through two steps; the first step involved geological studies such as the petrographic, geochemical, and mineralogical investigations. The second and applicable step involved the geotechnical assessment of the studied rocks by measuring their engineering properties such as physical, mechanical, and thermal expansion properties. The petrographic investigation revealed that the studied granitic rocks are divided into two main classes: (1) gneissose granites (Biotite–Perthite) of medium to fine-grained size and (2) alkali-feldspar granites of coarse to medium-grained size. Mineralogically, the studied rocks are composed mainly of albite, orthoclase and quartz in varying proportions, along with some accessory minerals such as apatite and rutile in addition to some minor quantities of iron-group minerals such as hematite and ilmenite. The engineering properties showed that the maximum water absorption and apparent porosity values are 0.34% and 0.77%, respectively, while the minimum bulk density is 2604.03 kg/m3. The compressive strength ranges from 999.68 to 2469.10 kg/cm2, while the abrasion resistance varies from 29.67 to 54.64 Ha. The increase in albite content led to an increase in water absorption while a decrease in bulk density and compressive strength. The increase in the grain size led to an increase in apparent porosity and a decrease in mechanical properties. A Great variation in the expansion coefficient as well as the length change, occurs under changes in temperature, mineral composition, and physical properties. The increase in heating temperatures caused an insignificant increase in linear thermal expansion with a maximum value of 0.0385% at 100 °C. These results indicated the suitability of the studied granites as dimension stones for use in indoor and outdoor decorative purposes (cladding/paving) under variable temperature conditions.
Funder
National Research Centre Egypt
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
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