Characterization analyzes in the geomechanical behavior of travertine rock

Abstract There is a fundamental interest in studying travertine rocks, and this to understand their structure, geomechanical behavior other particularities order guarantee proper use different engineering architectural applications, thus, evaluate the sustainability of travertines, natural resources, stability slopes, preservation cultural heritage mitigation possible anthropic risks. Travertine has petrological mechanical properties similar carbonates from oil fields such as those found El Presal-Brazil, which currently contain largest hydrocarbon reserves world. Given impossibility obtaining rock samples deposit carry out study, rocks these were used. The present study specifically used Lapis tiburtinus coming west city Tivoli Italy showed resistance uniaxial triaxial compression, due increased porosity brittleness. investigation carried an analysis through experimental program, includes petrological, structural, characterization. It was determined mainly composed micrite spastic calcite without presence grains or allochemical cements presents high fenetral vulgar type. Macro micropores be chaotically distributed have low connectivity, demonstrates complexity heterogeneity porous structure Roman travertine. Uniaxial compressive strength tests also out, observing decrease its increase porosity, presenting property brittleness behavior. results consistent valid for type compared studies; determining that there correct adequate operation cell tests.