Engineering properties of the evaporitic and clastic rocks of Maha Sarakam formation, Sakon Nakhon evaporite basin, Thailand | |
| Author | Chatchawan Boontongloan |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.GE-99-04 |
| Subject(s) | Rock mechanics--Thailand--Maha Sarakham Rock mechanics--Thailand--Sakon Nakhon |
| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science, School of Civil Engineering |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Thesis ; no. GE-99-04 |
| Abstract | The engineering properties of the rock salt and claystone of the Maha Sarakam Formation were examined in the laboratory to find out engineering properties which will be important for future underground excavation works. Test results showed that the rock salt and elastic rock were classified as low and very low strength rock, respectively. For the rock salt, uniaxial creep test was carried out under various stress levels at room temperature. The results showed that the empirical power function can be used to describe strain-time relation of the test results. Parameter A of the rock salt is in range of 1.44 to 23.43 (time is in minute). Creep Index (B) obtained from slope of the strain-time plot in log-log scale are 0.006 to 0.195, which indicates low creep response. For the claystone slake durability tests indicated low durability of the rock. |
| Year | 2000 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis ; no. GE-99-04 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Civil Engineering |
| Department | Department of Civil and Infrastucture Engineering (DCIE) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Geotechnical Engineering (GE) |
| Chairperson(s) | Noppadol Phienwej; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Prinya Nutalaya;Der-Guey, Lin; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | The Asia Pacific Potash Corp., Ltd.; |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2000 |