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Bluck, Brian J. (1969) Particle rounding in beach gravels. Geological Magazine, 106 (1) 1-14 doi:10.1017/s0016756800051682

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TitleParticle rounding in beach gravels
JournalGeological Magazine
AuthorsBluck, Brian J.Author
Year1969 (February 25)Volume106
Issue1
PublisherCambridge University Press (CUP)
DOIdoi:10.1017/s0016756800051682Search in ResearchGate
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Full ReferenceBluck, Brian J. (1969) Particle rounding in beach gravels. Geological Magazine, 106 (1) 1-14 doi:10.1017/s0016756800051682
Plain TextBluck, Brian J. (1969) Particle rounding in beach gravels. Geological Magazine, 106 (1) 1-14 doi:10.1017/s0016756800051682
In(1969, February) Geological Magazine Vol. 106 (1) Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Abstract/NotesSUMMARYSplitting, crushing and spalling which occur when boulders move against each other, generate fine material and so give rise to angular large and small sizes. The nature of the rounding process can be deduced from the analysis of moments of the roundness frequency distribution of the size range 4–128 mm. A low standard deviation indicates the dominance of one process—either abrasion or breakdown; a high standard deviation indicates the presence of both. The relationship between mean roundness, standard deviation of roundness, skewness of roundness and mean size allows for an analysis of the size reduction processes at work on the sediment; and for a comparison between the reactions of different rocks. A model, based on actual data, is given for the evolution of roundness of limestone clasts on a beach.


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