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    Integrated Quantitative Modelling for the Dimension Stone Quality Evaluation: Implications for Sustainable Resource Management
    (Springer Heidelberg, 2025-09-30) Koken, Ekin; Strzalkowski, Pawel; Strzałkowski, Paweł
    The growing demand for dimensional stones in construction and monument conservation requires fast, repeatable and scientifically valid quality assessment procedures. The present study, in this context, established a solid foundation for quantifying the quality of dimension stones by adopting two quantitative methods: the Suitability Index (SI) and Dimension Stone Field Performance Coefficient (DSFPC). Both methods were coded in the MATLAB environment and implemented for 20 different rock types used in various dimension stone applications in Turkey. Evaluations based on the above-mentioned methods demonstrate that the DSFPC provides a more conservative assessment than the SI method. Additionally, engineering interpretations derived from the SI and DSFPC approaches are compared with recently published classification systems developed for the dimension stone industry. Focusing on this comparison, it is concluded that the adopted methods offer a more holistic evaluation framework compared to the approaches based solely on a single input parameter, such as effective porosity (ne), uniaxial compressive strength (UCS), or B & ouml;hme abrasion value (BAV) of rocks. Furthermore, it is concluded that the adopted methods complement each other by yielding supportive outcomes. The coded methods can be adapted to other lithological series and integrated with spatial information systems to support decision-making in mining and construction sectors. From this point of view, the present study may be considered a case study supporting holistic approaches to sustainable resource management in the dimension stone industry.
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    Prediction of Mechanical Properties of Coal From Non-Destructive Properties: A Comparative Application of MARS, ANN, and GA
    (Springer, 2021-10-06) Lawal, Abiodun Ismail; Oniyide, Gafar O.; Kwon, Sangki; Onifade, Moshood; Koken, Ekin; Ogunsola, Nafiu O.
    Rock properties are useful for safe operation and design of both surface and underground mines including civil engineering projects. However, the cost and time required to perform detailed assessments of rock properties are high. In addition, rock properties are required in numerical modeling. Different models have been proposed for quick and easy assessments of rock properties but majority of these models are regression-based, which are incapable of capturing inherent variabilities in rock properties. Therefore, this study proposed three different soft computing models (i.e., double input-single output ANN, multivariate adaptive regression spline, genetic algorithm) for accurate prediction of several mechanical properties of coal and coal-like rocks. The performances of the proposed models were statistically evaluated using various indices and they were found to predict rock properties suitably with very strong statistical indices. The proposed models were validated further using external datasets aside from those used in the model development to test the generalization potential of the models. The Pearson's correlation coefficients for the validation were close to 1, indicating that the proposed models can be used to assess geo-mechanical properties of coal, shale, and coal-bearing rocks.
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    Guidelines for Natural Stone Products in Connection With European Standards
    (MDPI, 2023-10-26) Strzalkowski, Pawel; Koken, Ekin; Sousa, Luis; Strzałkowski, Paweł
    The selection of ornamental stones for specific applications requires technical guidance since it should be based on the durability, service life, and aesthetic value of the stones. In most cases, these fundamentals provide quantitative data on the usability and performance of ornamental stones. The present study attempts to put forward a quantitative classification system for natural stone products concerning critical rock properties. For this purpose, fundamental physical and mechanical rock properties are listed based on European standards. Then, minimum limit values are proposed for different applications of natural stone products based on retrospective analyses of numerous ornamental stone applications. The suggested limit values based on several physical and mechanical rock properties can guide relevant engineers to initially consider possible rock types for use as natural stones in a wide range of applications. In this context, it is believed that the present study contributes to the natural stone industry by discussing the minimum limit values for the consideration of a wide range of rock types possibly usable in the dimension stone industry.
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    An Experimental Investigation on Rock Crushability Using Jaw and Cone Crushers
    (Baski, 2019) Köken, E.; Bilen, Mehmet; Özarslan, Ahmet; Baris, Kemal
    This study covers the investigation of rock crushability using laboratory-scale cone and jaw crushers for five types of hardrocks. For this purpose, physico?mechanical properties of the investigated rocks are determined. Aggregate samples with a particle size range of 10.00 - 14.00 mm are prepared for crushability tests. After performing crushability tests, crushed particles are sieved and considering sieve analysis results, crushability indices are identified for each rock and crusher type. The performance of the crushers concerning their experimental setup is investigated by Taggart method. It is achieved from crushability tests that, the performance of the cone crusher is approximately two times better than the one of the jaw crusher for their experimental setups. The crushing time (Tc) seems to increase with increasing in rock strength properties. Furthermore, remarkable relationships are obtained between several rock properties and crushability test results. It can be claimed that crushability of rocks are dependent upon crusher type, setup of crushing process, rock strength as well as the mineral hardness. Considering these types of variables, higher achieving benefits of aggregate production could be satisfied at lower costs. © 2020 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.
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    A Novel Evaluation Methodology for Dimension Stone Quality
    (Wroclaw Univ Technology, Fac Geoengineering Mining & Geology, 2024) Koken, Ekin; Strzalkowski, Pawel; Strzałkowski, Paweł
    The physical and mechanical properties of natural stones are crucial factors in determining their quality, predicting their durability, and assessing their potential uses. In this study, a novel method is introduced to assess the quality of dimension stone using the Fuzzy logic inference system (FIS). The FIS analysis results are described as dimension stone field performance coefficient (DSFPC), which indicates the quality of dimension stones. The analysis results are also compared with different approaches, and it is concluded that the proposed FIS model can reliably be used to quantify the quality of dimension stones. The present study, in this manner, contributes to the natural stone industry by proposing a comprehensive predictive model used to quantify the dimension stone quality based on critical physicomechanical rock properties.