Investigation of the anisotropic structure of travertine in terms of geological and physico-mechanical properties: Sarıhıdır (Avanos-Nevşehir) travertine quarry

Travertine is a sedimentary rock with generally layered structure, mainly comprising carbonate. They are used for different purposes in interior and exterior spaces by cutting parallel or perpendicular to the bedding according use. may contain several facies linked variations conditions during formation. With these features, travertine one of rocks anisotropy most commonly observed. In this study, anisotropic structure due was investigated considering geological engineering properties. The Sarıhıdır quarry face divided into four zones features. Chemical, mineralogic, physical, index mechanical properties samples taken from were determined. During determination parameters, prepared bedding. source mixture limestone, dolomite, evaporite ultramafic they have epigean character, though affected hypogean environment. It appeared there textural differences between zones, rather than chemical mineralogic composition. When cut bedding, all suitable decoration facing. Only T-4 zone useable flooring load-bearing elements. terms compression abrasion resistance, better other zones. direction an important factor physical behavior. Samples observed provide results. According results, it recommended use products same side-by-side structures consider long life building prevent economic losses.