Engineering-lithological and seismic assessment of parent rocks (the example of construction sites in Nizami district)

Etibar Garavaliyev; Lala Fattahova; İlhamə Cəlilova; Aygun Guliyeva

doi:10.59849/2219-6641.2026.1.40

Engineering-lithological and seismic assessment of parent rocks (the example of construction sites in Nizami district)

Abstract

Parent rock is a fundamental concept in engineering geology and is essential for ensuring the reliability and safety of construction sites. Parent rock refers to dense, strong rocks found deep within the Earth, including limestone, sandstone, granite, and basalt. They have high density, low porosity, and low deformability, making them capable of effectively absorbing and transmitting both static and dynamic loads. The high propagation velocity of seismic waves in such rocks confirms their strength and stability. The low permeability of parent rock reduces the influence of groundwater and reduces the risk of foundation erosion, weakening, and uneven precipitation. Therefore, studying the lithological composition, physical and mechanical properties, and depth of such rocks is of particular importance in engineering geological surveys. Incorrect assessment in geological conditions often leads to foundation deformations, water infiltration, and reduced stability at construction sites. Given the relevance of the topic, a comprehensive assessment of the engineering and geological conditions of construction sites in the Nizami District was conducted, and the properties of the parent rock were studied.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Seismology and Seismic Exploration, Geophysics (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Etibar Garavaliyev ^* This is me
Azerbaijan

Lala Fattahova This is me
Azerbaijan

İlhamə Cəlilova
Azerbaijan

Aygun Guliyeva This is me
Azerbaijan

Publication Date

June 24, 2026

Submission Date

April 27, 2026

Acceptance Date

June 2, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 29 Number: 1

DOI

https://doi.org/10.59849/2219-6641.2026.1.40

IZ

https://izlik.org/JA49LW47FN

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RIS / Bibtex

APA

Garavaliyev, E., Fattahova, L., Cəlilova, İ., & Guliyeva, A. (2026). Engineering-lithological and seismic assessment of parent rocks (the example of construction sites in Nizami district). Seismoprognosis Observations in the Territory of Azerbaijan, 29(1), 40-48. https://doi.org/10.59849/2219-6641.2026.1.40

AMA

1.Garavaliyev E, Fattahova L, Cəlilova İ, Guliyeva A. Engineering-lithological and seismic assessment of parent rocks (the example of construction sites in Nizami district). Seismoprognosis Observations in the Territory of Azerbaijan. 2026;29(1):40-48. doi:10.59849/2219-6641.2026.1.40

Chicago

Garavaliyev, Etibar, Lala Fattahova, İlhamə Cəlilova, and Aygun Guliyeva. 2026. “Engineering-Lithological and Seismic Assessment of Parent Rocks (the Example of Construction Sites in Nizami District)”. Seismoprognosis Observations in the Territory of Azerbaijan 29 (1): 40-48. https://doi.org/10.59849/2219-6641.2026.1.40.

EndNote

Garavaliyev E, Fattahova L, Cəlilova İ, Guliyeva A (June 1, 2026) Engineering-lithological and seismic assessment of parent rocks (the example of construction sites in Nizami district). Seismoprognosis Observations in the Territory of Azerbaijan 29 1 40–48.

IEEE

[1]E. Garavaliyev, L. Fattahova, İ. Cəlilova, and A. Guliyeva, “Engineering-lithological and seismic assessment of parent rocks (the example of construction sites in Nizami district)”, Seismoprognosis Observations in the Territory of Azerbaijan, vol. 29, no. 1, pp. 40–48, June 2026, doi: 10.59849/2219-6641.2026.1.40.

ISNAD

Garavaliyev, Etibar - Fattahova, Lala - Cəlilova, İlhamə - Guliyeva, Aygun. “Engineering-Lithological and Seismic Assessment of Parent Rocks (the Example of Construction Sites in Nizami District)”. Seismoprognosis Observations in the Territory of Azerbaijan 29/1 (June 1, 2026): 40-48. https://doi.org/10.59849/2219-6641.2026.1.40.

JAMA

1.Garavaliyev E, Fattahova L, Cəlilova İ, Guliyeva A. Engineering-lithological and seismic assessment of parent rocks (the example of construction sites in Nizami district). Seismoprognosis Observations in the Territory of Azerbaijan. 2026;29:40–48.

MLA

Garavaliyev, Etibar, et al. “Engineering-Lithological and Seismic Assessment of Parent Rocks (the Example of Construction Sites in Nizami District)”. Seismoprognosis Observations in the Territory of Azerbaijan, vol. 29, no. 1, June 2026, pp. 40-48, doi:10.59849/2219-6641.2026.1.40.

Vancouver

1.Etibar Garavaliyev, Lala Fattahova, İlhamə Cəlilova, Aygun Guliyeva. Engineering-lithological and seismic assessment of parent rocks (the example of construction sites in Nizami district). Seismoprognosis Observations in the Territory of Azerbaijan. 2026 Jun. 1;29(1):40-8. doi:10.59849/2219-6641.2026.1.40