Chemical classification of stones, Civil Engineering

Assignment Help:

Chemical Classification

On the basis of their chemical composition engineers prefer to classify  rocks as:

1.    Silicious rocks

2.    Argillaceous rocks

3.    Calcareous rocks

(i) Silicious rocks: The major content of these rocks is silica. They are durable and hard. Examples of such rocks are trap, granite sand stones etc.

(ii) Argillaceous rocks: The major constituent of these rocks is argil for instance clay. These stones are durable and hard but they are brittle. They cannot endure shock. laterites and Slates are instance of this type of rocks.

(iii) Calcareous rocks: The major constituent of these rocks is calcium carbonate. Limestone is a calcareous rock of sedimentary origin whereas marble is a calcareous rock of metamorphic origin.


Related Discussions:- Chemical classification of stones

Designing level of landings in piers, Question What is designing leve...

Question What is designing level of landings in piers? Answer Landings are designed as resting place for passengers throughout berthing and deserting of vessels. I

Define underwater inspection methods - inspection of bridge, Define Underwa...

Define Underwater inspection methods - inspection of bridge? Method for underwater inspection of a bridge depends on type and extent of damage expected, inspection intensity le

Roads in hilly areas, Roads in Hilly Areas: (a)        The alignment s...

Roads in Hilly Areas: (a)        The alignment selected should attain the changes in elevation by adopting the ruling gradient to the maximum length. Limiting and exceptional

Stone massonary, what is a 1st sort,2nd sort, 3rd sort stone masonary

what is a 1st sort,2nd sort, 3rd sort stone masonary

CBR of soil, Why IRC 37-2012 has taken 90th percentile for pavement design ...

Why IRC 37-2012 has taken 90th percentile for pavement design of expressway or NH while they hav taken 80th percentile for state highway design ????????

Define the cracking - underwater inspection of bridge, Define the Cracking ...

Define the Cracking - underwater inspection of bridge? A crack is a linear fracture in concrete. There can be several types of cracks starting from surface and going into the c

What is uniformly distributed surcharge, A retaining wall with a smooth ve...

A retaining wall with a smooth vertical back, 4.5 m high, retains a dry cohesionless backfill level with the top of the wall. γ = 18.6 kN/m 3 and φ = 30°. The backfill carries a u

Pipes, difference between delievery and suction pipe?

difference between delievery and suction pipe?

Find the youngs modulus of the rod, Find the Youngs modulus of the rod: ...

Find the Youngs modulus of the rod: A composite rod is made by joining a copper rod end to end with a second rod of different material but of same cross-section. At 25oC, the

Write Your Message!

Captcha
Free Assignment Quote

Assured A++ Grade

Get guaranteed satisfaction & time on delivery in every assignment order you paid with us! We ensure premium quality solution document along with free turntin report!

All rights reserved! Copyrights ©2019-2020 ExpertsMind IT Educational Pvt Ltd