A correlation between P-wave velocity and Schmidt hardness with mechanical properties of travertine building stones

• Published in: Arabian journal of geosciences Vol. 9; no. 10; pp. 1 - 12
• Main Authors: Jamshidi, Amin, Nikudel, Mohammad Reza, Khamehchiyan, Mashallah, Zarei Sahamieh, Reza, Abdi, Yasin
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Berlin/Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 01.07.2016
• Subjects: Earth and Environmental Science; Earth Sciences; Original Paper; ISW, Iran; Mechanical properties; P-wave velocity; Schmidt hardness; Empirical equations

As known, P-wave velocity and Schmidt hardness are non-destructive tests, which have been used for many years in geological, geotechnical, and civil engineering as an index tests for a quick assessment of rocks mechanical properties due to its rapidity and easiness, and non-destructiveness. The purp...