Investigation of the Disintegration Characteristics of Neogene Mudstone at Different Burial Depths
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. Specimen Preparation and Methodology
2.1. Specimen Preparation
2.2. Methodology
2.2.1. Slake Durability Test
2.2.2. Plasticity Index Test
2.2.3. Scanning Electron Microscope System
3. Results
3.1. Effects of Burial Depth on the Slake Durability Index of Neogene Mudstones
3.2. Effects of Burial Depth on the Plasticity Index of Neogene Mudstones
4. Microstructure Analysis
5. Discussion
6. Conclusions
Author Contributions
Funding
Data Availability Statement
Conflicts of Interest
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Notation | Nature Weight (g) | Dry Weight (g) | High (cm) | Diameter (cm) | Density (g/cm3) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
S-13.0 | 248.68 | 221.70 | 5.420 | 5.037 | 2.30 |
S-13.2 | 240.54 | 216.62 | 5.163 | 5.056 | 2.32 |
S-13.4 | 226.29 | 202.95 | 4.895 | 5.044 | 2.31 |
S-13.7 | 230.44 | 204.60 | 5.129 | 5.011 | 2.28 |
S-14.0 | 229.79 | 203.87 | 5.039 | 5.015 | 2.31 |
S-14.3 | 230.52 | 205.59 | 5.076 | 5.041 | 2.28 |
S-14.6 | 231.09 | 205.88 | 5.106 | 5.043 | 2.27 |
S-16.7 | 227.25 | 192.09 | 5.123 | 5.010 | 2.25 |
S-17.0 | 251.95 | 222.88 | 5.532 | 5.045 | 2.28 |
S-17.3 | 242.89 | 215.29 | 5.298 | 5.046 | 2.29 |
S-17.5 | 229.69 | 205.28 | 4.985 | 5.047 | 2.30 |
S-18.0 | 223.75 | 199.27 | 5.114 | 5.000 | 2.23 |
S-19.0 | 231.71 | 206.62 | 5.136 | 4.916 | 2.38 |
S-19.3 | 244.08 | 219.46 | 5.318 | 5.043 | 2.30 |
S-19.6 | 237.85 | 213.14 | 5.140 | 5.045 | 2.31 |
Notation | Sampling Site (m) | Slake Durability Index (%) |
---|---|---|
S-13.0 | 13.0–13.2 | 16.8 |
S-13.2 | 13.2–13.4 | 12.7 |
S-13.4 | 13.4–13.7 | 14.5 |
S-13.7 | 13.7–14.0 | 3.54 |
S-14.0 | 14.0–14.3 | 3.89 |
S-14.3 | 14.3–14.6 | 11.0 |
S-14.6 | 14.6–14.9 | 13.2 |
S-17.0 | 17.0–17.3 | 7.44 |
S-17.3 | 17.3–17.5 | 6.59 |
Notation | Moisture Content (%) | Liquid Limit (%) | Plastic Limit (%) | Plasticity Index (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|
S-13.0 | 3.4 | 29.1 | 20.0 | 9.1 |
S-13.2 | 0.9 | 26.1 | 17.8 | 8.3 |
S-13.4 | 3.2 | 26.7 | 19.2 | 7.5 |
S-13.7 | 2.8 | 26.3 | 17.4 | 8.9 |
S-14.0 | 1.2 | 27.9 | 19.8 | 8.1 |
S-14.3 | 3.6 | 25.4 | 18.1 | 7.3 |
S-14.6 | 2.1 | 24.9 | 17.9 | 7.0 |
S-16.7 | 1.1 | 26.5 | 18.7 | 7.8 |
S-17.0 | 1.6 | 26.9 | 19.3 | 7.6 |
S-17.3 | 2.5 | 25.8 | 17.6 | 8.2 |
S-17.5 | 3.9 | 25.7 | 17.8 | 7.9 |
S-18.0 | 3.2 | 26.5 | 19.0 | 7.5 |
S-19.0 | 1.3 | 27.2 | 19.1 | 8.1 |
S-19.3 | 3.6 | 26.6 | 18.9 | 7.7 |
S-19.6 | 3.0 | 26.5 | 18.5 | 8.0 |
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Peng, L.; Du, W.; Bai, G.; Lahuancairang; Yuan, S.; Li, J.; Feng, P. Investigation of the Disintegration Characteristics of Neogene Mudstone at Different Burial Depths. Buildings 2024, 14, 227. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14010227
Peng L, Du W, Bai G, Lahuancairang, Yuan S, Li J, Feng P. Investigation of the Disintegration Characteristics of Neogene Mudstone at Different Burial Depths. Buildings. 2024; 14(1):227. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14010227
Chicago/Turabian StylePeng, Liang, Wenxue Du, Ganggang Bai, Lahuancairang, Shixiang Yuan, Juntao Li, and Peng Feng. 2024. "Investigation of the Disintegration Characteristics of Neogene Mudstone at Different Burial Depths" Buildings 14, no. 1: 227. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14010227