Mineralogical analysis of plutonic and volcanic rocks at selected slope sections of the Kuala Lumpur-Karak Highway
The Kuala Lumpur-Karak Highway (KL-KH) is a key route connecting Kuala Lumpur to the East Coast states of Peninsular Malaysia. It passes through three distinct geological formations: the Kuala Lumpur Granite, Genting Sempah Complex, and Bentong Raub Suture Zone. These formations feature unique rock...
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| author | Nurul Afiffah Khairulazman Jestin Jelani Zuliziana Suif Mohd Rozi Umor Nur Anati Azmi Zainuddin Md Yusof Nordila Ahmad Abd Akram Haikal Abd Halim Qalam A’zad Rosle |
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| description | The Kuala Lumpur-Karak Highway (KL-KH) is a key route connecting Kuala Lumpur to the East Coast states of Peninsular Malaysia. It passes through three distinct geological formations: the Kuala Lumpur Granite, Genting Sempah Complex, and Bentong Raub Suture Zone. These formations feature unique rock mineral compositions and microstructures that influence the strength and behavior of rock masses. This study used X-ray Diffraction (XRD) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) to analyze the mineralogical properties of plutonic and volcanic rock samples from the highway. The plutonic sample from KM29 (GKM29) consists of quartz, muscovite, and albite, while the volcanic sample from KM93 (LKM93) is rhyolite, containing quartz, albite, muscovite, and biotite. While both samples share similar minerals, they differ in texture, mineral proportions, and carbon content. The GKM29 sample has a more granular texture, while the LKM93 sample is finer. These differences in mineral composition and texture affect the mechanical properties of the rocks, including strength and durability, which are crucial for slope stability. Understanding these variations is essential for assessing slope stability and potential geological hazards along the highway. This study emphasizes the importance of early geological assessments for effective slope management and road safety, enabling better planning and maintenance strategies. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e33a01bce9d74d28a0a1cd074d6be4be2025-01-13T04:38:20ZengUniversitas Mercu BuanaJurnal Ilmiah SINERGI1410-23312460-12172025-01-0129125926710.22441/sinergi.2025.1.0247936Mineralogical analysis of plutonic and volcanic rocks at selected slope sections of the Kuala Lumpur-Karak HighwayNurul Afiffah Khairulazman0Jestin Jelani1Zuliziana Suif2Mohd Rozi Umor3Nur Anati Azmi4Zainuddin Md Yusof5Nordila Ahmad6Abd Akram Haikal Abd Halim7Qalam A’zad Rosle8Civil Engineering Department, Engineering Faculty, National Defence University of MalaysiaCivil Engineering Department, Engineering Faculty, National Defence University of MalaysiaCivil Engineering Department, Engineering Faculty, National Defence University of MalaysiaEarth Science and Environment Department, National University of MalaysiaCivil Engineering Department, Engineering Faculty, University of Putra MalaysiaCivil Engineering Department, Engineering Faculty, University of Putra MalaysiaCivil Engineering Department, Engineering Faculty, National Defence University of MalaysiaCivil Engineering Department, Engineering Faculty, National Defence University of MalaysiaDepartment of Mineral and Geoscience Selangor/Federal TerritoryThe Kuala Lumpur-Karak Highway (KL-KH) is a key route connecting Kuala Lumpur to the East Coast states of Peninsular Malaysia. It passes through three distinct geological formations: the Kuala Lumpur Granite, Genting Sempah Complex, and Bentong Raub Suture Zone. These formations feature unique rock mineral compositions and microstructures that influence the strength and behavior of rock masses. This study used X-ray Diffraction (XRD) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) to analyze the mineralogical properties of plutonic and volcanic rock samples from the highway. The plutonic sample from KM29 (GKM29) consists of quartz, muscovite, and albite, while the volcanic sample from KM93 (LKM93) is rhyolite, containing quartz, albite, muscovite, and biotite. While both samples share similar minerals, they differ in texture, mineral proportions, and carbon content. The GKM29 sample has a more granular texture, while the LKM93 sample is finer. These differences in mineral composition and texture affect the mechanical properties of the rocks, including strength and durability, which are crucial for slope stability. Understanding these variations is essential for assessing slope stability and potential geological hazards along the highway. This study emphasizes the importance of early geological assessments for effective slope management and road safety, enabling better planning and maintenance strategies.https://publikasi.mercubuana.ac.id/index.php/sinergi/article/view/30505granitepetrographyrhyolitesemx-ray diffraction |
| spellingShingle | Nurul Afiffah Khairulazman Jestin Jelani Zuliziana Suif Mohd Rozi Umor Nur Anati Azmi Zainuddin Md Yusof Nordila Ahmad Abd Akram Haikal Abd Halim Qalam A’zad Rosle Mineralogical analysis of plutonic and volcanic rocks at selected slope sections of the Kuala Lumpur-Karak Highway Jurnal Ilmiah SINERGI granite petrography rhyolite sem x-ray diffraction |
| title | Mineralogical analysis of plutonic and volcanic rocks at selected slope sections of the Kuala Lumpur-Karak Highway |
| title_full | Mineralogical analysis of plutonic and volcanic rocks at selected slope sections of the Kuala Lumpur-Karak Highway |
| title_fullStr | Mineralogical analysis of plutonic and volcanic rocks at selected slope sections of the Kuala Lumpur-Karak Highway |
| title_full_unstemmed | Mineralogical analysis of plutonic and volcanic rocks at selected slope sections of the Kuala Lumpur-Karak Highway |
| title_short | Mineralogical analysis of plutonic and volcanic rocks at selected slope sections of the Kuala Lumpur-Karak Highway |
| title_sort | mineralogical analysis of plutonic and volcanic rocks at selected slope sections of the kuala lumpur karak highway |
| topic | granite petrography rhyolite sem x-ray diffraction |
| url | https://publikasi.mercubuana.ac.id/index.php/sinergi/article/view/30505 |
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