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Laboratory Testing and Interpretation of Rock Properties

Figure 8-2: Uniaxial Compression Test on Rock with (a) Definitions of stress conditions and strains, (b) Derived stress-strain curve with peak stress corresponding to the uniaxial compressive strength (qu = F u) Commentary The uniaxial compression test is most direct means of …

Uniaxial Compression Mechanical Properties of Rock Samples ...

Jun 23, 2020· Figure 4 shows the results of uniaxial compression test with a thickness ratio of 1 : 1 for composite rock samples. It could be seen from Figure 4 that the strength and elastic modulus of the hard rock are the highest, followed by soft and hard composite layers, and finally the soft rock.

Compressive strength of rocks - PetroWiki

Jun 04, 2015· Estimating compressive strength. General rock failure criterion can be reduced to a few parameters dependent on lithology (m) and the uniaxial compressive strength (C 0).Lithology is commonly derived during log analysis, so m may be estimated (Table 1).What is needed still is an initial measure of rock strength provided by C 0. C 0 can be estimated from porosity or sonic velocities, …

8. STRENGTH OF SOILS AND ROCKS

For the uniaxial or unconfined compressive strength test a right circular cylinder of the material is compressed between the platens of a testing machine as illustrated in Fig. 8.1. The compressive strength is then defined as the maximum load applied to crush the specimen divided by the cross-sectional area. Rock strength has been found to be ...

Determination of c and φ of rocks from indirect tensile ...

Dec 06, 2013· (2014). Determination of c and φ of rocks from indirect tensile strength and uniaxial compression tests. International Journal of Geotechnical Engineering: Vol. 8, No. 1, pp. 59-65.

Correlation between Uniaxial Compressive Strength and ...

indirect measure of the compressive or tensile strength of the rock. D'Andrea et al.[4] performed uniaxial compression and the point load tests on a variety of rocks. They found the following linear regression model to correlate the UCS and Is(50). qu = 16.3 + 15.3 Is(50) where qu = Uniaxial Compressive Strength of rock.

Determination of compressive strength of rocks using ...

May 07, 2019· 1. Central Mining And Fuel Research Institute Regional Centre, Nagpur, Google Scholar; 2. Ergul Yasar & Yasin Erdogan, Correlating sound velocity with the density, compressive strength and Young's Modulus of Carbonate Rocks International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Science –July (2004). Google Scholar Crossref; 3. P.B. Choudhary and T.G. Sitharam Ground Chracterization …

Energy Dissipation-Based Method for Strength …

ResearchArticle Energy Dissipation-Based Method for Strength Determination of Rock under Uniaxial Compression M. M. He,1,2 F. Pang,2 H. T. Wang,2 J. W. Zhu,3 and Y ...

Uniaxial Compressive Strength Determination of Rocks Using ...

10%· May 31, 2021· The uniaxial compression strength (UCS) is a typical parameter for rock mass classification in rock engineering (Barton 1973; Barton and Choubey 1977).The UCS determination requires a sufficient number of well-prepared specimens in accordance with the suggested methods by the International Society of Rock Mechanics (ISRM) and is usually time …

STRENGTH PROPERTIES OF ROCKS AND ROCK MASSES 1 ...

STRENGTH PROPERTIES OF ROCKS AND ROCK MASSES 1. INTRODUCTION 2. TESTING OF INTACT ROCK FOR STRENGTH 2.1 Uniaxial Compression 2.2 Point Load Testing 2.3 Uniaxial Tension 2.4 Indirect Tension Tests 2.5 Shear Tests 2.6 Confined Compression Tests (Triaxial Tests) 2.7 Biaxial and Multiaxial Tests 2.8 Other Tests 3. PARAMETERS AFFECTING ROCK STRENGTH 4.

Compressive Strength Of Rock - Ulang.in

the uniaxial compressive strength UCS and to propose appropriate Is50 to UCS conversion factors for different coal measure rocks The rock strength determined by the PLT like the load frame strengths that they estimate are an indication of intact rock strength and not necessarily the strength of the rock mass THE UNIAXIAL COMPRESSIVE.

Measurement Uncertainty in Testing of Uniaxial Compressive ...

rock sample uniaxial compressive strength and deformability. The interdependence of uncertainty contribution is analyzed and guides for improving measurement uncertainty are given. The achieved uncertainties are compared to typical uncertainties in the determination of concrete and metallic material compressive strength and deformability.

Determination and Estimation of Uniaxial Compressive ...

May 10, 2015· Ng, I. T., and C. H. Lau. "Determination and Estimation of Uniaxial Compressive Strength for Macau Granite." Paper presented at the 13th ISRM International Congress of Rock Mechanics, Montreal, Canada, May 2015.

Anisotropic deformability and strength of slate from NW ...

In the lower part, representation of anisotropic strength of different materials a) Martinburg slate in triaxial strength, 47 b) Theoretical transversely isotropic strength for triaxial tests 58 and c) Different schist-type rocks in uniaxial compression. 59 Modified by the authors from the original cited sources.

ASTM D7012 - 14e1 Standard Test Methods for Compressive ...

5.2 Method C, uniaxial compressive strength of rock is used in many design formulas and is sometimes used as an index property to select the appropriate excavation technique. Deformation and strength of rock are known to be functions of confining pressure. Method A, triaxial compression test, is commonly used to simulate the stress conditions under which most underground rock masses exist.

Determination of Uniaxial Compressive Strength and …

pages. Uniaxial Compressive Strength (UCS) and the modulus of elasticity (E) are key parameters in rock engineering. Experimental methods are difficult task for determination UCS and E. There are different methods available for prediction of UCS and E in the literatures [1-11]. These methods are based on index tests. Index

Estimating the uniaxial compressive strength of a volcanic ...

International Journal of Rock Mechanics & Mining Sciences 43 (2006) 554–561 Estimating the uniaxial compressive strength of a volcanic bimrock H. Sonmeza,, C. Gokceoglua, E.W. Medleyb, E. Tuncaya, H.A. Nefesliogluc aDepartment of Geological Engineering, Applied Geology Division, Hacettepe University, 06532 Beytepe, Ankara, Turkey

The determination of uniaxial compressive strength from ...

Request PDF | The determination of uniaxial compressive strength from point load strength for pyroclastic rocks | The point load test has often been reported as an indirect measure of compressive ...

A STUDY ON MODES OF ROCK FAILURE UNDER UNIAXIAL …

3.4 Determination of water content 18 3.5 Determination of porosity & density 19 3.6 Determination of slake durability index 21 3.7 Determination of tensile strength 22 3.8 Determination of hardness 24 3.9 Determination of unconfined compressive strength 24 3.10 Determination of compressive strength 25 3.11 X- Ray analysis 26

(PDF) Uniaxial Compressive Strength Test | chandryl ...

Biteghe Chandryl Uniaxial compressive strength test Page 2 fChapter 1 Basics on rock mechanics This introductory chapter define different parameters which characterize a rock. It also presents devices which measure displacements. 1.1 Basic definitions 1.1.1 Strain and Stress Stress The term stress (σ) is used to express the loading in terms of ...

Estimation of Unconfined Uniaxial Compressive Strength ...

Schmidt Hardness; Uniaxial Compressive Strength; Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity. 1 INTRODUCTION The ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV) and unconfined compressive strength (UCS) of rocks are very significant for designing geotechnical applications such as tunnel and dam, rock fragmentation in quarry, rock excavation, a drilling and rock blasting.

THE UNIAXIAL COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF SOFT ROCK

The term soft rock is often referred to rock materials with a uniaxial compressive strength (UCS) lower than that of hard rocks and higher than that of soils. A rock material can be classified as a soft rock if it has a uniaxial compressive strength below 20 MPa, …

(PDF) IRJET- Application of ANN & MVRA to Predict Uniaxial ...

International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET) e-ISSN: 2395-0056 Volume: 08 Issue: 05 | May 2021 p-ISSN: 2395-0072 Application of ANN & MVRA to Predict Uniaxial Compressive Strength and Modulus of Elasticity by Using Physical Properties of Limestone Seelam Lokesh Koti1, Anupam Bhatnagar2 1Student, M. Tech (Mine Planning), College of Engineering and ...

A predictive model for uniaxial compressive strength of ...

applied, and the rocks were classified according to Folk's (1962) classification [13]. 2.2. Test Procedures Uniaxial compressive strength test Uniaxial compression tests were performed on cubic samples, which had dimensions of 70 mm. The samples, until constant mass, 70 ± 5 °C were kept in the stove and

UNCONFINED COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF ROCK SAMPLE (IS …

Aug 11, 2013· Reference IS-9143-1979-Method for the determination of unconfined compressive strength of rock materials Objective The objective of this test is to determine unconfined compressive strength of rock. This test is primarily done to classify the rock on the basis of strength. Apparatus used Name of equipment Capacity Least count/Accuracy Loading Machine 5000 kN 2.5 N Vernier […]

DETERMINATION OF UNIAXIAL COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH …

Uniaxial Compressive Strength (UCS) defines mechanical strength of the intact rock material and it is one of the most used parameters in rock engineering. In the laboratory, it is determined by uniaxial compression on circular cylinder specimens according to standardized test procedures [1, 2].

Mechanical properties of Finnish rocks based on uniaxial ...

ABSTRA Aalto-yliopisto, PL 12100, 00076 AALTO CT OF THE MASTER'S THESIS Author Alexei Kesonen Title of thesis Mechanical properties of Finnish rocks based on uniaxial compressive strength and tensile strength tests Degree programme Structural Engineering and Building Technology Major Foundation and Rock Engineering Code IA3028 Thesis supervisor Professor Mikael Rinne

Determination of Drilling Rate Index Based on Rock ...

The specific rock characteristics that affect penetration rate comprise uniaxial compressive strength (UCS), tensile strength, Young's modulus, hardness and brittleness. In this study, drilling rate index (DrI) is attempted to predict based on UCS and Brazilian tensile strength (BTS) of rocks. Simple and multiple

Validity of uniaxial compression tests for indirect ...

The validity of using laboratory uniaxial compression tests to determine the long-term strength of rock is considered. Results of an experimental study on three types of rocks are analysed, and the usefulness and limitations of the approach are discussed. Different methods of estimating strength are used and the results compared.

Determination of uniaxial compressive strength of ...

Nov 01, 2013· The uniaxial compressive strength (UCS) of intact rock is an important mechanical parameter which is required for many engineering projects. In some engineering projects such as well drilling for petroleum production, due to the depth of the well, there are some limitations for obtaining rock core samples and determining the UCS.