Evaluation of mechanical rock properties using a Schmidt Hammer
International Journal of rock mechanics and mining sciences, 2000•Elsevier
… In the present work, we found good correlations between HR values and three specific
rock properties: Young’s modulus, uniaxial compressive strength and density (, , ). However,
HR values may also display good correlation with a combination of several … We used the
Schmidt Hammer for a field survey in an intrusive rock body composed of fine-grained quartz-syenite
(granite like), in Ramon, southern Israel [7]. At this site the rock properties and rock structure
within a faulted region were mapped in detail. The field measurements were performed on …
rock properties: Young’s modulus, uniaxial compressive strength and density (, , ). However,
HR values may also display good correlation with a combination of several … We used the
Schmidt Hammer for a field survey in an intrusive rock body composed of fine-grained quartz-syenite
(granite like), in Ramon, southern Israel [7]. At this site the rock properties and rock structure
within a faulted region were mapped in detail. The field measurements were performed on …
2.1. Materials and methods
Seven rocks were analyzed: Maresha chalk, Cordoba-Cream limestone, Berea sandstone, Indiana limestone, Carrara marble, Gevanim syenite and Mt Scott granite. The sources and features of these rocks are listed in Table 1.
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