Chapter 4: Tests on Rock and Rock Masses
Tests on Rock and Rock Masses Notes
ROCK MECHANICS AND ENGINEERING (ENCE 373)
Chapter 4: Tests on Rock and Rock Masses
5 Hours | 6 Marks

Tests on Rock and Rock Masses

About this Chapter

Laboratory and in-situ tests are vital for determining rock strength. This chapter covers Uniaxial, tensile, point load, and triaxial tests, as well as geophysical investigations.

Syllabus: (6 Marks)

4.1 Tests on rock: Uniaxial, tensile, point load, triaxial and direct shear test

4.2 In-situ direct shear test & 4.3 In-situ tests for deformability

4.4 In-situ stress and their determination & 4.5 Geophysical investigation

Notes by Asst. Prof Bharat Bahadur Dhakal

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