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    • ISSN: 1793-8236 (Online)
    • Abbreviated Title Int. J. Eng. Technol.
    • Frequency:  Quarterly 
    • DOI: 10.7763/IJET
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IJET 2012 Vol.5(1): 114-118 ISSN: 1793-8244
DOI: 10.7763/IJET.2013.V5.523

Physico-Chemical Characterization of Limestones and Sandstones in a Complex Geological Context, Example North-East Constantine: Preliminary Results

Benyamina Mounia, Bouchear Merzoug, Benabbas Chaouki, and Ait Abdelouahab Djaouza

Abstract—The geological context of North East Constantine is very complex. This region is characterized by a superposition of several thrust sheets, reflecting a geological and tectonic evolution during Mesozoic and cenozoic. In addition, there is a wide variety of sedimentary rocks, such as limestones, sandstones, clays and marls. A physico-chemical characterization of the lithological diversity would be a great contribution to the different users and managers at a time when the region is under major socio-economic development projects. This study proposes a first phase, a physico-chemical characterization of limestones and sandstones (by optical microscopy, XRD, SEM/EDS and porosimetry), and a reflection on the development of mechanical properties of these materials in a second phase. Preliminary results of this multidisciplinary study (obtained by various analytical techniques) show good agreement on the existing phases.

Index Terms—Limestone, porosity, sandstone, SEM /EDS.

Benyamina Mounia and Bouchear Merzoug are with the Materials Sciences and Applications Research Unit , Department of Physics, Faculty of Exact Sciences, University of Constantine 1, Algeria (e-mail: beny.mounia@yahoo.fr; m_bouchear@yahoo.fr).
Benabbas Chaouki and Ait Abdelouahab Djaouza are with the Geology and Environment Laboratory, Department of Earth Sciences, Faculty of Earth Sciences, of geology and Planning, University of Constantine 1, Algeria (e-mail: lgementouri@yahoo.fr; djaouza@yahoo.fr).

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Cite: Benyamina Mounia, Bouchear Merzoug, Benabbas Chaouki, and Ait Abdelouahab Djaouza, "Physico-Chemical Characterization of Limestones and Sandstones in a Complex Geological Context, Example North-East Constantine: Preliminary Results," International Journal of Engineering and Technology vol. 5, no. 1, pp. 114-118, 2013.

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