The Uses of Exposed Raw Materials in Construction: A Stratigraphical and Geochemical Outcome of Zallah Sheet
Abstract
The Zallah Sheet (NH 33 – 16) area is studied by the Industrial Research
Center, and it has a large industrial significance. Throughout the detailed
study conducted on the chemical analysis of the sedimentary rocks, the
main use of these rocks in construction and building materials includes all
of the dimension blocks, natural aggregates, crushing aggregates,
concretes, and paving road-stones. However, the manufacture of
refractory bricks and Portland cement where the main components of
available limestone and clay raw materials. A recalculation for the
chemical analyses has been used to determine the limestone and clay
percentages for manufacturing Portland cement. The raw materials
mentioned above are existing in the following formations (from oldest to
youngest); Rawaghah Member of the Bishimah Formation (Ypresian), Al
Jir Formation (Lutetian), Thmed al Qusur Member of the Wadi Thamat
Formation (Priabonian) and Qarat Jahannam Member of Maradah
Formation (Aquitanian - Burdigalian).
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