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Granular loess classification based on loessial fraction
Boris S. Browzin
Granular loess classification based on loessial fraction
Bulletin of the Association of Engineering Geologists (May 1985) 22 (2): 217-227
Granular loess classification based on loessial fraction
Bulletin of the Association of Engineering Geologists (May 1985) 22 (2): 217-227
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Abstract
Loess might be identified by two index properties: the granulometric composition and the dry unit weight. These two indices are necessary but not always sufficient for identification of loess. On the basis of analyses of samples from three continents, it was concluded that the 0.01-0.5-mm fraction deseeves the name loessial fraction. Based on the loessial fraction concept, a granulometric classification of loess is proposed. The granulometric composition chosen as the first essential and nonarbitrary characteristic of loess and loess-like formations in this paper provides a definite borderline to delineate loess from loess-like sediments.--Modified journal abstract.
ISSN: 0004-5691
Coden: ENGEA9
Serial Title: Bulletin of the Association of Engineering Geologists
Serial Volume: 22
Serial Issue: 2
Title: Granular loess classification based on loessial fraction
Author(s): Browzin, Boris S.
Affiliation: U. S. Nucl. Regul. Comm.,
Washington, Dc,
United States
Pages: 217-227
Published: 198505
Text Language: English
Publisher: Association of Engineering Geologists,
Dallas, TX,
United States
References: 24
Accession Number: 1985-064860
Categories: Engineering geologySedimentary petrology
Document Type: Serial
Bibliographic Level: Analytic
Illustration Description: illus. incl. 2 tables
Country of Publication: United States
Secondary Affiliation: GeoRef, Copyright 2018, American Geosciences Institute.
Update Code: 1985