Abstract:
The study aimed to find out geo-technical properties and correlation of micro facies and
mechanical properties of Lockhart limestone, in Shah Alla Ditta region. Performed
couple of fields for sampling and samples that were obtained on field were further
processed towards laboratory testing for carrying out different geo-technical tests, that
include uniaxial compressive strength, specific gravity, Los Angeles abrasion test and
water absorption or porosity test, which later on gave some particular results, through
which derived certain results and deduced geo-technical properties of Lockhart
Limestone and by using previous work of microfacies and correlate microfacies with
mechanical properties of Lockhart limestone. Performed each and every task with proper
care and attention by keeping the health and safety factor constant. From the results of
Geo-Technical tests that were performed on samples acquired from Lockhart limestone
tend to be good and can be used for minor Engineering purposes, and as UCS value
seems to be weak so this could not handle heavy loads but can be used in the minor
construction projects like Road pavements and ramping etc.
