The Concept of the Granulometric Area and Its Relation with the Resistance to the Simple Compression of Rocks

Abstract

In this work the concept of "Granulometric Area" is introduced, which allows to establish a relationship between the granulometric curves and the compressive strength of the rock. After taking a series of rock samples, preparing them and executing crushing processes and evaluating the compressive strength of said materials, a relationship between these two parameters can be established and thus avoid permanently sending samples to the laboratory, allowing a significant savings in time and money. This relationship is presented in a graphic way, and easy to interpret in each study area, establishing the parameters for the identification of the rock treated and studied.