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Microstructural, geochemical and geomechanical properties of caliche deposits from the Adana Basin, Turkey.
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Bulletin of Engineering Geology & the Environment . Aug2008, Vol. 67 Issue 3, p367-374. 8p. - Publication Year :
- 2008
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Abstract
- Abstract  The 1998 Ceyhan (Adana, Turkey) earthquake caused major damage to construction on caliche formations. Caliche (a heterogenous secondary calcium carbonate deposit formed in arid and semi-arid regions) is widespread in the Adana area. The paper distinguishes three types of caliche: massive, containing vegetation remains and containing gravel. The porosity, water absorption and unconfined compressive strength of these three groups of caliche were determined. The compressive strengths are low compared to caliches in other areas—an important consideration as Adana is the fourth largest city in Turkey. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *CALCIUM carbonate
*SEDIMENTATION & deposition
*GEOLOGICAL basins
*ARID regions
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 14359529
- Volume :
- 67
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Bulletin of Engineering Geology & the Environment
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 33329231