Abstract:
Geologically the research area lies in the eastern part of Koh-e-Sulaiman and administratively falls in the Dera Ghazi Khan District. The exposed stratigraphy of eastern part of Sulaiman Range (ESR) extending in age from Cretaceous to Recent along with Quaternary surficial deposits. To evaluate the engineering properties of aggregate, three major formations (Pab Formation, Dungan Formation & Chitarwatta Formation) and the boulders/pebbles material from 10 major nalas of the field area were designated. 79 rock samples were collected for aggregate evaluation. A set of engineering test including Flakiness Index, Elongation Index, Los Angeles Abrasion, Crushing Value, Impact Value, Point Load, Specific Gravity & Absorption were performed on the rock samples as per the ASTM/BS standards. According to the engineering point of view, all the preferred rock samples fulfil the required parameters for the construction and confirm the economic values of these potential aggregate sources. 14 water samples were collected for Geo-Genic studies. The Geo-genic examination focused on the estimation of PH, Total dissolved solids, Electrical Conductivity, Resistivity, Total hardness, Calcium hardness, Magnesium hardness, Total Alkalinity, Carbonate alkalinity, Bicarbonate alkalinity, Chlorides & Sulfates of water samples. In comparison to WHO limits, the water quality of the study area is not safe. Whereas, the economic Geology recorded upon the field observations which endorse that the field area is rich in gypsum, Silica Sand, Fuller's Earth, Dimension stones, stones for flour machine, brick making material, Raw material for cement, lime kiln and Iron.
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936-946
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Journal: Journal of Natural & Applied Sciences Pakistan, Volume: 4, Issue: 1, Year: 2022