Both weathered chert and sound quartz pieces are common constituents in stream gravels. Both have the chemical formula SiO2. Yet the weathered chert is an unsound material in concrete when subjected to freezing and thawing cycles, whereas quartz does not have this problem. Explain why this is the case.

Both weathered chert and sound quartz pieces are common constituents in stream gravels. Both have the chemical formula SiO2. Yet the weathered chert is an unsound material in concrete when subjected to freezing and thawing cycles, whereas quartz does not have this problem. Explain why this is the case.

Materials Science And Engineering Properties

1st Edition

ISBN:9781111988609

Author:Charles Gilmore

Publisher:Charles Gilmore

Chapter11: Fracture And Fatigue

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 11.4P

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