In a previous paper, París et al [1], the authors proposed physically based explanation (without employing fitting parameters) of scale effect in composites, which gave new insight on in-situ strength concept. The was identification mechanisms damage involved “failure” layer, application Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics to these mechanisms, predictions obtained from models reproducing and some...

This report presents three new potassium-argon isotopic age determinations of minerals associated with epithermal alteration from the Toodoggone district, north-central British Columbia. The Toodoggone area has received extensive exploration attention over the past 10 years. In addition to a former goldsilver producer (Baker mine), the district contains a major new gold-silver mine in developme...

In this paper, we aim to achieve two specific objectives. The first one is to examine the applicability of the Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) technique in ore grade estimation. Different training algorithms and numbers of hidden neurons are applied to estimate Cu grade of borehole data in the hypogene zone of porphyry copper-gold deposit, Masjed-Daghi, East Azerbaijan Province (Iran). The ef...

chlorite flakes, as a product of alteration of biotite, the dominant ferromagnesian mineral in the paleozoic granitic rocks of the canadian appalachians, have been analyzed by electron microprobe for major elements and by 57fe m?ssbauer spectroscopy for the coordination and oxidation state of fe. comparison of m?ssbauer fe3+/fe ratios obtained from chlorite and its host biotite indicates that c...

The Uanium mineralization within the Vempalli dolomites of Cuddapah Super group in Mabbuchintalapalli, , Tummalapalli area falling in the Survey of India Toposheet No. 57 J/7. The Remote Sensing data obtained from IRS P6 LISS III imagery of both the areas is taken as reference for the Interpretation studies. The Remote Sensing data obtained from IRS P6 LISS III imagery of both the areas is take...

A novel method has been developed for compound-specific nitrogen isotope compositions with an achiral column which was previously shown to offer high precision for nitrogen isotopic analysis. We applied the method to determine the amino acid contents and stable nitrogen isotopic compositions of individual amino acids from the thermally metamorphosed (above 500 °C) Antarctic carbonaceous chondri...

Dialysis of three major lipoprotein fractions from human serum, Sr20-1W, SP20, and -SI.SOO16, against low concentrations of cupric ion is associated with accelerated chemical alteration of polyunsaturated fatty acids and cholesterol. Leas extensive changes in these acids were observed during dialysis against ion-free water. Reaction products of these chemical alterations were irreversibly retai...

Introduction: The exploration of the Martian surface by the rovers Spirit, Opportunity, and Curiosity has indicated the widespread presence of clastic rocks of basaltic composition [1-3], many of which have altered to various extents. In this investigation, we have examined basaltic ash and tephra formed through hy-drovolcanism (the explosive interaction of magma with liquid water), glaciovolca...