Abstract
Compressive strength is the most widely used design parameter in the construction industry and in rock engineering. For example, Bieniawski [Bieniawski, Z.T., Estimating the strength of rock materials, Is. J. S. Afr. Inst. Min. Metall., 1974, 74, 312-320.] reported that mining engineers request the uniaxial compressive strength (UCS) more often than any other rock property. However, standards set for specimen preparation are very demanding. Therefore, it is quite difficult and sometimes impossible to fulfill these requirements using weak rocks and especially shales. This paper evaluates the use of the slake durability and Shore hardness tests to estimate UCS, based on laboratory correlations performed for this study and others and based on analysis of structural and physical material properties affecting both strength and durability.
Recommended Citation
E. C. Koncagül and P. M. Santi, "Predicting the Unconfined Compressive Strength of the Breathitt Shale using Slake Durability, Shore Hardness and Rock Structural Properties," International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, vol. 36, no. 2, pp. 139 - 153, Elsevier, Jan 1999.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1016/S0148-9062(98)00174-0
Department(s)
Geosciences and Geological and Petroleum Engineering
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
1365-1609
Document Type
Article - Journal
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Citation
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text
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English
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Publication Date
01 Jan 1999
