Distinguish among contact, shear, and hydrothermal metamorphism. Define the term foliation. Describe how shale is progressively metamorphosed into three types of metamorphic rock.

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Q: Which rock elasticity parameter is sensitive to the presence of gas in the pores/cavities in the…

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Q: Which type of rock forms when the structure of another rock changes, and is much less common at the…

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Q: Problem 1.1. Determine the rock names for coarse-grained rock samples with the following proportions…

A: To Determine Rock names of coarse grained rock samples. Given Percentage of A,P, Q

Q: Identify the physical properties of the following mineral family, their formation, and uses in Civil…

A: Quartz chemical classification = silica  it is one of the most abundant mineral in the earth's…

Q: Explain the interlocking behavior of sand and its effects on the stress-strain behavior of sand?

A: Soil is one of the most dubious, variable, and uncertain materials which shows the wide variation of…

Q: Given a depth of burial of 10 kilometers, the density of 2.65 g/cm3, lithostatic stress to be 2.36…

A: Given, d = 10 km or 10000 m  ρ = 2.65 g/cm3 or 2650 kg/m3 S = 2.86 kbar or 2.86 x 108 Pascal

Q: 4.5 The statements that follow relate to terms describing igneous rock textures. For each statement,…

A: Terms A= Openings produced by escaping gases = Vesicles B= Obsidian exhibits this texture= Glassy…

Q: Discuss the different criteria that is normally employed in the classification of metamorphic rock.

A: Metamorphic  Rocks The igneous rocks are formed from other rocks that are altered beneath the…

Q: Question 4.12 A cube of reservoir rock with sides of 2.5 ft has a single vertical fracture of width…

A: Given Matrix permeability 1 mD rock side 2.5 ft

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Q: Which type of rock is most difficult to excavate? Conglomerate Igneous Metamorphic Sedimentary

A: Rock excavation is defined as the excavation of all hard, compacted or cemented materials that…

Q: STATEMENTS: A - an increase in volume is expected in 2:1 expanding type of clay when wet/saturated…

A: Correct option is (A) both statements are true

Q: What are the major types of metamorphic rock used in building construction?

A: Answer Metamorphic Rock= Metamorphic rock is formed by the metamorphism of the parent rock. so the…

Q: Sketch and briefly explain the formation of different main beddings in sedimentary rocks.

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Q: a) Four reasons why laboratory testing of rocks (B) Ways by which the presence of water can…

A: Reasons for laboratory testing of rocks And ways by which the presence of water can significantly…

Q: A core sample of granite, 12 cm long and 6 cm in diameter, was tested in unconfined compression. The…

A: given that  length =12cm=4.72 inch diameter = 6cm =2.36 inch E= 16x103 Mpa =2.32x106 psi

Q: A clay specimen was tested in undrained direct shear, under a normal stress of 50 kPa. The peak…

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Q: are resulted when other types of rocks are subjected to extreme pressure and temperature which…

A: Answer: a. Metamorphic rocks

Q: Pebbles of an igneous rock are incorporated within a conglomerate. The pebbles yield a- radiometric…

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Q: Subject: Geology Give the Tensile strength, Compressive strength, and Shear strength of each of the…

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Q: Explain how the shear strength of sand changes with respect to suction in various zones.

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Q: What type of structure is most expected in a clay deposit that has formed in a naturally occurring…

A: Following is the difference between a flocculent structure and a dispersed structure in clay soils.

Q: Briefly describe the difference between how metamorphic, igneous, in sedimentary rocks form.

A: First of all ,these rocks are categorized on the basis of their formation Igneous Rocks- Igneous…

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Q: Calculate the porosity of a sandstone sample (in percent) that has 4 cubic centimeters of void…

A: Introduction : Porosity is defined as the ratio of volume of void space upon total rock volume Given…

Q: 50- 50 100 MPa

A: 1. principle stress increased with depth, as point B has higher normal stress as compare to A thus…