Development of methods for identifying problem mudrocks using index tests

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Problematic Soils: Proceedings of the Symposium held at the Nottingham Trent University on 8 November 2001

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https://doi.org/10.1680/ps.30435

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2001

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J.C. Cripps;

J.C. Cripps

Department of Civil and Structural Engineering, University of Sheffield, S1 3JD

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J.C. Cripps, M. A. Czerewko

Department of Civil and Structural Engineering, University of Sheffield, S1 3JD

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Introduction
Composition and lithological properties of mudrocks
Effects of diagenesis and burial on mudrock properties
Durability of mudrocks
Investigation of laboratory testing procedures
Evaluation of mudrock durability based on simple index tests
Detrimental effects associated with mudrocks as a result of chemical weathering of pyrite
Conclusions
References

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