Geotechnical Characterization of Marl OF Fa’tha Rocks for Zurbatiyah Region, East Iraq
An investigation into the geotechnical properties of marl rocks from the Zurbatiyah zone was conducted. Characterization of physical attributes revealed dry densities spanning 2.120 g/cm³ to 2.370 g/cm³, specific gravity from 2.50 to 2.660, porosity from 8.7% to 19.23%, and water absorption from 3.6...
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| description | An investigation into the geotechnical properties of marl rocks from the Zurbatiyah zone was conducted. Characterization of physical attributes revealed dry densities spanning 2.120 g/cm³ to 2.370 g/cm³, specific gravity from 2.50 to 2.660, porosity from 8.7% to 19.23%, and water absorption from 3.69% to 8.99%. Chemical compositions, focusing on major oxides (MgO, CaO, Fe2O3, SiO2, Al2O3, SO2, and LOI), confirmed that their proportions fall within the acceptable ranges for cement industry raw materials, supported by Chaterjee (2018) and Iraqi standard specification (IQS-5:1984). The engineering properties assessment indicated a moderate strength profile, with uniaxial compressive strength values ranging from 21.80 MPa to 45.50 MPa
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| spelling | doaj-art-ad6be3f1083c48e0a75fbf0bad95cde62025-08-20T03:36:58ZengFaculty of Engineering, University of KufaMağallaẗ Al-kūfaẗ Al-handasiyyaẗ2071-55282523-00182025-07-011603576810.30572/2018/KJE/160304Geotechnical Characterization of Marl OF Fa’tha Rocks for Zurbatiyah Region, East IraqAli M. Hadi0Jaffar H. Al-Zubaydi1Applied GeologyDepartment, College of Science, University of Babylon, IraqApplied GeologyDepartment, College of Science, University of Babylon, IraqAn investigation into the geotechnical properties of marl rocks from the Zurbatiyah zone was conducted. Characterization of physical attributes revealed dry densities spanning 2.120 g/cm³ to 2.370 g/cm³, specific gravity from 2.50 to 2.660, porosity from 8.7% to 19.23%, and water absorption from 3.69% to 8.99%. Chemical compositions, focusing on major oxides (MgO, CaO, Fe2O3, SiO2, Al2O3, SO2, and LOI), confirmed that their proportions fall within the acceptable ranges for cement industry raw materials, supported by Chaterjee (2018) and Iraqi standard specification (IQS-5:1984). The engineering properties assessment indicated a moderate strength profile, with uniaxial compressive strength values ranging from 21.80 MPa to 45.50 MPa https://journal.uokufa.edu.iq/index.php/kje/article/view/14707zurbatiyahfatha formationuniaxial compressive strengthmarlmajor oxides |
| spellingShingle | Ali M. Hadi Jaffar H. Al-Zubaydi Geotechnical Characterization of Marl OF Fa’tha Rocks for Zurbatiyah Region, East Iraq Mağallaẗ Al-kūfaẗ Al-handasiyyaẗ zurbatiyah fatha formation uniaxial compressive strength marl major oxides |
| title | Geotechnical Characterization of Marl OF Fa’tha Rocks for Zurbatiyah Region, East Iraq |
| title_full | Geotechnical Characterization of Marl OF Fa’tha Rocks for Zurbatiyah Region, East Iraq |
| title_fullStr | Geotechnical Characterization of Marl OF Fa’tha Rocks for Zurbatiyah Region, East Iraq |
| title_full_unstemmed | Geotechnical Characterization of Marl OF Fa’tha Rocks for Zurbatiyah Region, East Iraq |
| title_short | Geotechnical Characterization of Marl OF Fa’tha Rocks for Zurbatiyah Region, East Iraq |
| title_sort | geotechnical characterization of marl of fa tha rocks for zurbatiyah region east iraq |
| topic | zurbatiyah fatha formation uniaxial compressive strength marl major oxides |
| url | https://journal.uokufa.edu.iq/index.php/kje/article/view/14707 |
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