Rock
Uniaxial Compressive Strength
A rock core sample is cut to length and the ends are machined flat. The specimen is placed in a loading frame and, if required, heated to the desired test temperature. Axial load is continuously increased on the specimen until peak load and failure are obtained. Unconfined compressive strength of rock is used in many design formulas and is sometimes used as an index property to select the appropriate excavation technique.
1 or more
Right circular cylinder, with diameter of at least 1 7/8 in and a length to diameter ratio of 2 to 2.5
Rock, Rock Strength, Rock Unconfined Compressive Strength, Rock Uniaxial Compressive Strength
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