Three-dimensinal fabric of pore space in sedimentary rocks: correlation to the physical and mechanical properties

 

Grant No.:

205/08/0676

Grant Agency:

Czech Science Foundation (GAČR)

Resolved in:

2008 - 2010

Principal investigator:

Doc. Mgr. Richard Přikryl, PhD., Institute of Geochemistry, Mineralogy and Mineral Resources, Faculty of Science, Charles University in Prague

Co-investigators:

Ing. Zuzana Weishauptová, DrSc., Department of Geochemistry, IRSM AS CR, v.v.i.
Ing. Jiřina Přikrylová, Academy of Fine Arts in Prague
Ing. Tomáš Lokajíček, CSc., Institute of Geology of the ASCR, v.v.i.

Description:

The main objective of this project is clarification of the contribution of pores space on physical and mechanical properties of highly porous rocks, i.e. rocks in which pores make important part of bulk rock fabric. The study will be focused on the following research tasks:
1. Relationship between shape of solid rock constituents (clasts) and shape of pore space, their contribution to the bulk symmetry of rock fabric, and validation of the presumption of the transversal isotropy symmetry of clastic sedimentary rocks;
2. Influence of the shape of pore space (in 3 – dimensions) on the physical (gas and water permeability, water absorption, capillarity) and mechanical (deformation, strength) properties;
3. Research on the possible determination of pore space and 3D approximation using direct methods (optical microscopy equipped with the image analysis, electron microscopy, diagnostic colouration of pores) and indirect methods (anisotropy of magnetic susceptibility using suction of magnetic fluid in pore space);
4. Modification of the shape and size of pore space by wheathering experiments and conservation treatments and consequent observation of the changes of physical (gas and water permeability, water absorption, capillarity) and mechanical properties (deformation).

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Project in The Research and Development and Innovation System of the Czech Republic (in Czech only)