The Potential for Natural Stones from Northeastern Brazil to Be Used in Civil Construction
Natural stones (limestones, granites, and marble) from mines located in northeastern Brazil were investigated to discover their potential for use in civil construction. The natural stones were characterized by chemical analysis, X-ray diffraction, differential thermal analysis, and optical microscop...
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| author | Fabiana Pereira da Costa Jucielle Veras Fernandes Luiz Ronaldo Lisboa de Melo Alisson Mendes Rodrigues Romualdo Rodrigues Menezes Gelmires de Araújo Neves |
| author_facet | Fabiana Pereira da Costa Jucielle Veras Fernandes Luiz Ronaldo Lisboa de Melo Alisson Mendes Rodrigues Romualdo Rodrigues Menezes Gelmires de Araújo Neves |
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| description | Natural stones (limestones, granites, and marble) from mines located in northeastern Brazil were investigated to discover their potential for use in civil construction. The natural stones were characterized by chemical analysis, X-ray diffraction, differential thermal analysis, and optical microscopy. The physical-mechanical properties (apparent density, porosity, water absorption, compressive and flexural strength, impact, and abrasion) and chemical resistance properties were also evaluated. The results of the physical-mechanical analysis indicated that the natural stones investigated have the potential to be used in different environments (interior, exterior), taking into account factors such as people’s circulation and exposure to chemical agents. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-eff53406eb1047e59ebb7f2ed41fc6562023-11-21T16:26:06ZengMDPI AGMinerals2075-163X2021-04-0111544010.3390/min11050440The Potential for Natural Stones from Northeastern Brazil to Be Used in Civil ConstructionFabiana Pereira da Costa0Jucielle Veras Fernandes1Luiz Ronaldo Lisboa de Melo2Alisson Mendes Rodrigues3Romualdo Rodrigues Menezes4Gelmires de Araújo Neves5Postgraduate Program in Materials Science and Engineering (PPG-CEMat), Materials Engineering Department, Federal University of Campina Grande, Av. Aprígio Veloso - 882, Bodocongó, Campina Grande, PB 58 429-900, BrazilPostgraduate Program in Materials Science and Engineering (PPG-CEMat), Materials Engineering Department, Federal University of Campina Grande, Av. Aprígio Veloso - 882, Bodocongó, Campina Grande, PB 58 429-900, BrazilPostgraduate Program in Materials Science and Engineering (PPG-CEMat), Materials Engineering Department, Federal University of Campina Grande, Av. Aprígio Veloso - 882, Bodocongó, Campina Grande, PB 58 429-900, BrazilPostgraduate Program in Materials Science and Engineering (PPG-CEMat), Materials Engineering Department, Federal University of Campina Grande, Av. Aprígio Veloso - 882, Bodocongó, Campina Grande, PB 58 429-900, BrazilPostgraduate Program in Materials Science and Engineering (PPG-CEMat), Materials Engineering Department, Federal University of Campina Grande, Av. Aprígio Veloso - 882, Bodocongó, Campina Grande, PB 58 429-900, BrazilPostgraduate Program in Materials Science and Engineering (PPG-CEMat), Materials Engineering Department, Federal University of Campina Grande, Av. Aprígio Veloso - 882, Bodocongó, Campina Grande, PB 58 429-900, BrazilNatural stones (limestones, granites, and marble) from mines located in northeastern Brazil were investigated to discover their potential for use in civil construction. The natural stones were characterized by chemical analysis, X-ray diffraction, differential thermal analysis, and optical microscopy. The physical-mechanical properties (apparent density, porosity, water absorption, compressive and flexural strength, impact, and abrasion) and chemical resistance properties were also evaluated. The results of the physical-mechanical analysis indicated that the natural stones investigated have the potential to be used in different environments (interior, exterior), taking into account factors such as people’s circulation and exposure to chemical agents.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-163X/11/5/440natural stoneslimestonegranitemarblemicrostructurecharacterization |
| spellingShingle | Fabiana Pereira da Costa Jucielle Veras Fernandes Luiz Ronaldo Lisboa de Melo Alisson Mendes Rodrigues Romualdo Rodrigues Menezes Gelmires de Araújo Neves The Potential for Natural Stones from Northeastern Brazil to Be Used in Civil Construction Minerals natural stones limestone granite marble microstructure characterization |
| title | The Potential for Natural Stones from Northeastern Brazil to Be Used in Civil Construction |
| title_full | The Potential for Natural Stones from Northeastern Brazil to Be Used in Civil Construction |
| title_fullStr | The Potential for Natural Stones from Northeastern Brazil to Be Used in Civil Construction |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Potential for Natural Stones from Northeastern Brazil to Be Used in Civil Construction |
| title_short | The Potential for Natural Stones from Northeastern Brazil to Be Used in Civil Construction |
| title_sort | potential for natural stones from northeastern brazil to be used in civil construction |
| topic | natural stones limestone granite marble microstructure characterization |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-163X/11/5/440 |
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