Physical and mechanical properties of ancient alluvial clayey rocks of the lower part of the middle reaches of the Emba river (Aral-Tube tract)
Abstract
Introduction. In 1954 and 1955 in the Laboratory of Engineering Geology of the Department of Hydrogeology and Engineering Geology of the Leningrad Mining Institute the physical and mechanical properties of ancient alluvial clayey rocks were studied in order to recommend them as a construction material for the construction of an earthen dam on the Emba River in the area of the Aral-Tyube tract. The work was carried out under the assignment of the Leningrad State Institute for Design, Water and Land Reclamation Construction. In the process of laboratory studies were carried out: a) study of the material composition, properties and condition of clayey rocks; b) determination of changes in the properties of these rocks in connection with the violation of natural composition and long-term immersion in water; c) clarification of the nature of their compactibility.
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