Investigation of the effect of aggregate shape and surface roughness on the slake durability index using the fractal dimension approach

Kolay E., Kayabali K.

ENGINEERING GEOLOGY, vol.86, no.4, pp.271-284, 2006 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 86 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2006
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.enggeo.2006.05.007
  • Journal Name: ENGINEERING GEOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.271-284
  • Keywords: argillaceous rock, fractal dimension, slake durability, surface roughness, CLAY-BEARING, ROCK, WEAK
  • Ankara University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Argillaceous rocks cover about one thirds of the earth's surface. The major engineering problems encountered with weak- to medium-strength argillaceous rocks could be slaking, erosion, slope stability, settlement, and reduction in strength. One of the key properties for classifying and determining the behavior of such rocks is the slake durability. The concept of slake durability index (SDI) has been the subject of numerous researches in which a number of factors affecting the numerical value of SDI were investigated. In this regard, this paper approaches the matter by evaluating the effects of overall shape and surface roughness of the testing material on the outcome of slake durability indices.