Correlation between uniaxial strength and point load index of rocks
Mahtab Alitalesh +2 more
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Strength Assessment of Steel Fibre Reinforced Recycled Aggregate Concrete by Means of Correlation between Ultrasonic and Point Load Tests [PDF]
This paper aimed at assessing the in-situ strength of steel fibre reinforced concrete containing recycled coarse aggregate (RCA) using the correlation between ultrasonic and point load tests.
Hossein Razzaghi +2 more
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Determination of the Uniaxial Compressive Strength of Rocks from the Strength Index
The uniaxial compressive strength (UCS) is classified as one of the basic mechanical properties of rocks, which is widely used in mining and construction practice.
Jindřich ŠANCER +2 more
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Point load test is a simple and fast method to obtain the compressive strength of rock. According to the maximum load at failure and the distance between two cone ends, the compressive strength of specimens can be calculated by the empirical formula ...
Ming Zhou +4 more
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Temperature effect on the mechanical behavior of shale: Implication for shale gas production
Deformational shale attributes such as fracture toughness, tensile strength, and axial point load strength (PLS) index under elevated temperatures are crucial for the petroleum and gas industries. Here, an attempt has been made to investigate the thermal
Vikram Vishal +4 more
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The point load test is an effective and rapid way to predict rock strength. Regarding the investigation of point load strength and the failure characteristics of rock, the point load test’s advantages and application scopes are introduced in this paper.
Meiqian Wang +6 more
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Geotechnical study conducted upon 10 rock samples have been taken from outcroup of Mukdadiya Formation (Lower Bakhtiari) which are located in Kirkuk anticline.
Burkan S. Othman, Dahir K. ALI
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Correlation Study Between Point Load Test And Uniaxial Compressive Strength and Tensile Strength of Some Sedimentary Rocks In Mosul City [PDF]
The point load test is used as a quick and inexpensive means of obtaining rock strength indexes when logging core samples in either a field or laboratory setting.
Thamer M. Nuri +2 more
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Reliability-based analysis and design of strip foundations against bearing capacity failure [PDF]
International audienceThis paper presents a reliability-based approach for the analysis and design of a shallow strip footing subjected to a vertical load with or without pseudostatic seismic loading.
Low, Bak Kong +2 more
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Effects of elevated temperature on physical and mechanical properties of carbonate rocks in South-Southern Nigeria [PDF]
Purpose. Limestone and marble are carbonate rocks with several structural and engineering applications. The physical and mechanical properties of the rocks are fundamental as they determine their suitability for various use.
Idris, M.A.
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