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Table 2 Dry densities of test samples, and published data listed in the Appendix. Coarse and fine grain size distributions are shown in Fig. 4

From: Investigation of geomechanical properties of tephra relevant to roof loading for application in vulnerability analyses

Sample

Grain size distribution

Mean density (kg m− 3)

Synthetic pumice

Fine

602

Coarse

412

Synthetic scoria

Fine

1532

Coarse

1223

Ascension ash

Fine

1019

Published data

All

400–1500