Implications of Pyrite Oxidation for Engineering Works

• Κύριος συγγραφέας: Hawkins, A. Brian (Συγγραφέας)
• Συγγραφή απο Οργανισμό/Αρχή: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Μορφή: Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2014.
• Θέματα: Earth sciences.; Geotechnical engineering.; Civil engineering.; Engineering geology.; Engineering > Geology.; Foundations.; Hydraulics.; Environment.; Earth Sciences.; Geotechnical Engineering & Applied Earth Sciences.; Civil Engineering.; Environment, general.; Geoengineering, Foundations, Hydraulics.

The book highlights and analyses the distress to buildings caused by sulphate-induced heave, with particular reference to the recent problems in the Dublin area of Ireland. It describes the formation of pyrite, the processes involved in its oxidation and the various ways in which consequential expan...