Thermal effect on the physical properties of carbonate rocks

The effect of thermal damage on the physical properties of five carbonate rocks has been investigated. The tests were conducted on two marbles and three limestones, mainly composed of calcite but with different grain sizes, porosities, structural and textural characteristics. Cubic samples prepared from these rocks were gradually heated to a specific temperature level of 100, 200, 300, 400 and 500 °C, and gradually cooled down to room...