Preliminary Characterisation of an Italian Soft Rock with a Block-in-Matrix Fabric

Mélanges are heterogeneous geological deposits and represent the most widespread bimrock (block-in-matrix) formations. This paper presents the efforts undertaken to characterise an Italian mélange composed of a clayey-marly matrix enclosing strong calcareous blocks. Due to its low uniaxial compressi...

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Main Authors: Maria Lia Napoli, Lorenzo Milan, Monica Barbero, Claudio Scavia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-02-01
Series:Geosciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3263/12/2/70