1) scanning electron microscopy analysis of the texture and mineralogy of swelling weak rocks. 2) geornvironmental mapping of region of piracicaba (sao paulo - brazil), using gis.

• Grant number: 98/09807-2
• Support Opportunities: Research Grants - Meeting - Abroad
• Start date: September 21, 1998
• End date: September 25, 1998
• Field of knowledge: Physical Sciences and Mathematics - Geosciences - Geology
• Principal Investigator: Osni Jose Pejon
• Grantee: Osni Jose Pejon
• Host Institution: Escola de Engenharia de São Carlos (EESC). Universidade de São Paulo (USP). São Carlos , SP, Brazil
• Associated research grant: 96/01502-2 - Development of geotechnic mappingmethodology on a scale 1:25,000 with emphasis on erosion, expansion and movement of masses, AP.TEM