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Engineering Geology II: Rock Properties & Laboratory Tests

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Topic: Rock Properties and Laboratory Tests in Engineering Geology

Course Code: CE 152 – ENGINEERING GEOLOGY II

Description: Comprehensive study material covering mechanical properties of rocks, failure criteria, laboratory testing methods, and in-situ stress tests

Prepared by: DG sir

2. Rock properties and Laboratory tests (4 hours) PDF

2.1 Definition and importance of rock properties in engineering

2.2 Mechanical properties of rocks: stress-strain behavior, elastic modulus, Poisson’s ratio and strength

2.3 Generalized Hoek-Brown failure criterion

2.4 Introduction to laboratory testing: Uniaxial compression test, Brazilian tensile strength test, Triaxial compression test, Point load test, Schmidt hammer test, Direct shear test, slake durability test

2.5 Introduction to In-Situ stress test: Flat-Jack, Bore-hole over coring method, Hydrofracturing

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