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Rock properties for which large scale tests may be necessary
Author(s) -
Hustrulid William
Publication year - 1981
Publication title -
geophysical research letters
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.007
H-Index - 273
eISSN - 1944-8007
pISSN - 0094-8276
DOI - 10.1029/gl008i007p00663
Subject(s) - roof , scale (ratio) , computer science , geology , geotechnical engineering , civil engineering , engineering , physics , quantum mechanics
The potential application of large scale geomechanical testing results to the following five mining/civil engineering problem areas; roof spans, design of rock support‐reinforcement systems, design of rock compression members, development/optimization of fragmentation systems, and design of slopes is discussed. It is concluded that such testing does have an application but to be meaningful it must be accompanied by significant field observation measurement programs. The type of testing facility required is not universal but depends upon the problem to be examined.