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Dadashzadeh N, Hashemi M, Asghari-Kaljahi E, Ghazi-Fard A. Investigating the intrinsic and engineering characteristics affecting the ultrasonic waves velocity and presenting relevant correlations of Tabriz Neogene argillaceous-marly rocks. Journal of Engineering Geology 2025; 19 (1) :22-59
URL: http://jeg.khu.ac.ir/article-1-3157-en.html
1- Isfahan university
2- Isfahan university , m-hashemi@sci.ui.ac.ir
3- Tabriz university
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The urban development of Tabriz faces numerous geological and engineering challenges due to the presence of Neogene argillaceous-marly rocks. These rocks exhibit low mechanical strength and bearing capacity, as well as high deformability. This study aims to analyze these rocks and establish practical correlations among their petrographic, physical, and mechanical properties, alongside ultrasonic test results. These correlationscan help estimate uniaxial compressive strength (UCS), compression wave velocity (Vp), and elastic modulus (E). The findings indicate that argillaceous-marly samples, classified as very weak to weak rocks or hard soils with significant deformability, exhibit low compression and shear wave velocities. These samples are predominantly found in yellow, olive green, gray to dark gray, and brown colors throughout the city. The study reveals significant linear relationships between physical properties, mineralogical composition, UCS, and E with seismic wave velocity. Notably, there is a strong correlation exists between compression wave velocity and uniaxial compressive strength, shear strength parameters, cement content, and mineralogical composition in these rocks. These relationships suggest that mineralogy, porosity, density, and slake durability index are key factors influencing seismic wave velocity. Additionally, the variations in textural and microstructural diversity of argillaceous-marly-marly samples contribute to unpredictable mechanical behavior, which can pose potential hazards. Furthermore, a qualitative fissure index (IQ) was developed usingthe P-wave velocity of the samples to classify them into categories of high fissurability.

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Type of Study: Original Research | Subject: En. Geology
Received: 2025/04/16 | Accepted: 2025/05/20 | Published: 2025/06/20

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