Search Results - "Leão, Marcio Fernandes"
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Changes in the Physical, Mineralogical and Geomechanical Properties of a Granitic Rock from Weathering Zones in a Tropical Climate
Published in Rock mechanics and rock engineering (01-12-2020)“…The changes in the composition and structure of the rock matrix caused by weathering lead to great alterations in its mechanical and physical properties. When…”
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Morphological and mineralogical characterization of weathering zones in tropical climates: A basis for understanding the weathering process on granitic rocks in southeastern Brazil
Published in Journal of South American earth sciences (01-06-2021)“…Weathering zones of granitic rock masses are of particular interest in tropical climate regions because of their morphologies and mineralogical properties. To…”
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Aspectos Mineralógicos, Químicos e Físicos de Frente de Intemperismo em Filito da Formação Batatal, Quadrilátero Ferrífero
Published in Anuário do Instituto de Geociências (01-09-2017)“…O estudo trata de uma frente de intemperismo em filito, proveniente da região do Quadrilátero Ferrífero, Minas Gerais. Apesar de abundantes na região os…”
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Characterization of phyllite weathering profiles developed under tropical climate on Quadrilátero Ferrífero region, MG, Brazil
Published in Journal of South American earth sciences (01-11-2020)“…Low-grade metamorphic rocks show limitations in relation to the evaluation of weathering effects on macroscopic characteristics of the rock matrix due to their…”
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Geomechanical characterization of carbonates of the Sete Lagoas Formation (Bambuí Group)
Published in REM - International Engineering Journal (01-03-2020)“…Abstract The geomechanical properties of rock masses must be identified to assess their quality and employability; however, the methodologies may differ…”
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Weathering of metapelites from the Quadrilátero Ferrífero mineral province, southeastern Brazil
Published in Bulletin of engineering geology and the environment (04-02-2019)“…Low-grade metamorphic rocks are known for their low mechanical strength and high weatherability. In the Quadrilátero Ferrífero, an important mineral province…”
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Influence of Weathering on the Strength and Hoek–Brown Parameters of a Kinzigite Gneiss
Published in Geotechnical and geological engineering (01-06-2021)“…The main objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of the degree of weathering on the strength properties and parameters of a kinzigite gneiss…”
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