Physical-mechanical characterization of the limestone rocks of the Mary Carmen Bank in Seybaplaya, Campeche, Mexico: Implications for the construction and conservation of built heritage

José Wilber Naal-Pech; Leonardo Palemón-Arcos; Youness El Hamzaoui; Josefa de los Ángeles Paat-Estrella

doi:10.35429/jce.2025.9.20.2.1.10

July 30, 2025Revista de Ingeniería Civil

Physical-mechanical characterization of the limestone rocks of the Mary Carmen Bank in Seybaplaya, Campeche, Mexico: Implications for the construction and conservation of built heritage

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Uniaxial compressive strength ranged from 8.6 to 84.7 MPa, indicating variable suitability for construction work.
Moisture content varied between 3.73% and 13.62%, impacting the durability and performance of masonry structures.
Properties including real density and porosity highlight the importance of limestone aggregates for built heritage.
Performing a mechanical characterization enables optimized design in construction projects, ensuring structural integrity.

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Analysis reveals key properties of limestone for construction of masonry structures, suggesting implications for built heritage.

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The properties of rock aggregates in Seybaplaya, Campeche, Mexico were analyzed, highlighting their uniaxial compressive strength [8.6 - 84.7 MPa], moisture content [3.73 - 13.62 %], real density [1.9 - 2.615 g/cm³], specific weight [18.71 - 25.65 kN/m³], porosity [9.73 - 28.45 %], and rebound value [19 - 45 J], emphasizing the importance of these properties for the design and construction of masonry structures.

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