Geomechanical characterization of volcanic aggregates for paving construction applications and correlation with the rock properties
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DOI: 10.1016/j.trgeo.2020.100383
Abstract: Abstract In volcanic terrains and in particular island regions, the aggregates come from the mechanical crushing of lava rocks and pyroclastic deposits. This study offers an experimental database of the geomechanical characteristics of different volcanic… read more here.
Keywords: geomechanical characterization; construction applications; rock; volcanic aggregates ... See more keywords
Surface and Underground Geomechanical Characterization of an Area Affected by Instability Phenomena in Zaruma Mining Zone (Ecuador)
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DOI: 10.3390/su13063272
Abstract: In the last decade, in the mining district of Zaruma-Portovelo, there has been significant land subsidence related to uncontrolled mining activity. The purpose of this work was to carry out a surface and underground geomechanical… read more here.
Keywords: surface underground; underground geomechanical; geomechanical characterization; zaruma ... See more keywords