Geomechanical Characterization of Volcanic Rock Samples from the Camilo Ponce Enríquez Mining Field, Ecuador

Paz Barzola, Daniela; Briones Escalante, Jhonny Arián

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dc.contributor.advisor	Jordá Bordehore, Luis, Director
dc.contributor.author	Paz Barzola, Daniela
dc.contributor.author	Briones Escalante, Jhonny Arián
dc.creator	ESPOL.FICT
dc.date.accessioned	2025-02-04T17:42:27Z
dc.date.available	2025-02-04T17:42:27Z
dc.date.issued	2024
dc.identifier.citation	Paz Barzola, D. y Briones Escalante, J. A. (2024). Geomechanical Characterization of Volcanic Rock Samples from the Camilo Ponce Enríquez Mining Field, Ecuador. [Articulo de Titulación]. ESPOL.FICT .
dc.identifier.uri	http://www.dspace.espol.edu.ec/handle/123456789/63519
dc.description	X
dc.format	application/pdf
dc.format.extent	14 página
dc.language.iso	spa
dc.publisher	ESPOL.FICT
dc.rights	openAccess
dc.subject	Geomechanical properties
dc.subject	Volcanic rocks
dc.subject	Compressive strength
dc.subject	Laboratory tests
dc.subject	Mining
dc.title	Geomechanical Characterization of Volcanic Rock Samples from the Camilo Ponce Enríquez Mining Field, Ecuador
dc.type	Maestría en Geotecnia
dc.identifier.codigoespol	T-114834
dc.description.city	Guayaquil
dc.description.degree	Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral
dc.identifier.codigoproyectointegrador	POSTG113
dc.description.abstractenglish	This study investigates the geomechanical properties of volcanic rocks from the Camilo Ponce Enríquez mining field in Ecuador. The research aims to understand the physical and mechanical features of these rocks to enhance the safety of mining operations in the area. Laboratory tests were conducted following ISRM and ASTM methodologies to provide relevant information for these purposes. The results revealed a significant correlation (R 0.802) between uniaxial compressive strength (UCS) and point load strength (PLT), as well as (R 0.703) between UCS and indirect tensile strength index (IDT). Additionally, a new equation was developed to estimate compressive strength from the Schmidt hammer, facilitating rapid assessment of rock masses in the field. These findings have significant implications for decision-making in the mining industry and civil engineering in the region.