Predicting Uniaxial Compressive Strength by Point Load Test: Significance of Cone Penetration

2006 ◽  
Vol 39 (5) ◽  
pp. 483-490 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Basu ◽  
A. Aydin
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Uniaxial Compressive Strength ◽  
Point Load ◽  
Load Test ◽  
Cone Penetration ◽  
Point Load Test

scholarly journals Aggregate suitability and Geo-chemical investigation of limestone for construction industries in Pakistan: An approach for economic development

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asad Kamran ◽  
Liaqat Ali ◽  
Waqas Ahmed ◽  
Sobia Zoreen ◽  
Shah Jehan
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Uniaxial Compressive Strength ◽  
Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity ◽  
Ultrasonic Pulse ◽  
Pulse Velocity ◽  
Point Load ◽  
Load Test ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Schmidt Hammer ◽  
Point Load Test

Abstract This study investigated the aggregate suitability and geo-chemical characteristics of limestone (LS) for construction industries. The results of aggregate parameters for different applications revealed that specific gravity (SG = 2.6), water absorption (WA = 0.47%), bulk density (BD = 1.58 g/cm3), flakiness index (FI = 16.8%), elongation index (EI = 16.39%), soundness (S = 1.6%), aggregate impact value (AIV = 14%), Los Angles Abrasion value (LAAV = 23.51%), clay lumps (CL = 0.35%), uniaxial compressive strength (UCS = 86.7 MPa), point load test (PLT = 5.18 MPa), ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV = 5290 m/s) and Schmidt hammer rebound test (SHRT = 49 N) are in accordance with ASTM, ISRM and BSI. Petrographically, the LS is dominantly composed of ooids, peloids, bioclasts and calcite (CaCO3) with trace concentration of the dolomite. Geochemical results (n = 18) indicated that the LS is dominantly made up of calcite (95.81%); while on average it is composed of 52.08 wt.% CaO, 1.13 wt. % SiO2, 0.66 wt. %, MgO, 0.80 wt. % Al2O3, 0.76 wt. % Fe2O3 and LOI were recorded as 42.13 wt. %. Whereas, P2O5, TiO2, MnO, K2O and Na2O are found in trace amount. Regression analysis demonstrates that the empirical correlation equation for estimating uniaxial compressive strength with ultrasonic pulse velocity is more reliable than Schmidt hammer rebound test and point load test. The findings of this study strongly suggest LS of the area has a great potential as a raw material in construction industries.

Study on the Relation between Uniaxial Compressive Strength and Point Load Strength

2014 ◽  
Vol 501-504 ◽  
pp. 282-285
Author(s):  
Rui Hong Wang ◽  
Yu Zhou Jiang ◽  
Jin Long Guo ◽  
Tian Cai Tang
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Uniaxial Compressive Strength ◽  
Point Load ◽  
Load Test ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Point Load Strength ◽  
Result Show ◽  
Internal Relations ◽  
Rock Specimens ◽  
Test Result

In order to investigate the relation between uniaxial compressive strength and point load strength, several homogeneous rock specimens were tested, and the influence of the different rock type was investigated using regression analysis and the derived equations were statistically tested. The test result show that there are some correlations and trends between uniaxial compressive strength and point load strength, the shape size and lithology of rock specimens have important influence on the result of point load test, and the greain size, the mineral compositon and the structral compact are key factors. It is difficult to realize that using one or several function to describe all internal relations between uniaxial compressive strength and point load strength.

scholarly journals Predicting the Uniaxial Compressive Strength of a Limestone Exposed to High Temperatures by Point Load and Leeb Rebound Hardness Testing

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
María Elvira Garrido ◽  
Ferry B. Petnga ◽  
Víctor Martínez-Ibáñez ◽  
José B. Serón ◽  
Carlos Hidalgo-Signes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Uniaxial Compressive Strength ◽  
High Temperatures ◽  
Rock Strength ◽  
Point Load ◽  
Load Test ◽  
Historic Buildings ◽  
Indirect Determination ◽  
Non Destructive ◽  
Cooling Methods

AbstractThe effect of exposure to high temperature on rock strength is a topic of interest in many engineering fields. In general, rock strength is known to decrease as temperature increases. The most common test used to evaluate the rock strength is the uniaxial compressive strength test (UCS). It can only be carried out in laboratory and presents some limitations in terms of the number, type and preparation of the samples. Such constrains are more evident in case of rocks from historical monuments affected by a fire, where the availability of samples is limited. There are alternatives for an indirect determination of UCS, such as the point load test (PLT), or non-destructive tests such as the Schmidt’s hammer, that can also be performed in situ. The aims of this research are: (i) measuring the effect of high temperatures and cooling methods on the strength and hardness of a limestone named Pedra de Borriol widely used in several historic buildings on the E of Spain, and (ii) studying the possibility of indirectly obtaining UCS by means of PLT and Leeb hardness tests (LHT), using Equotip type D. Limestone samples were heated to 105 (standard conditions), 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800 and 900 ºC and cooled slowly (in air) and quickly (immersed in water). After that, UCS, PLT and LHT tests were performed to evaluate the changes as temperature increases. Results show decreases over 90% in UCS, of between 50 and 70% in PLT index and smaller than 60% in LHT index. Insignificant differences between cooling methods were observed, although slowly cooled samples provide slightly higher values than quickly cooled ones. The results indicate that LHT can be used to indirectly estimate UCS, providing an acceptable prediction. Research on correlating strength parameters in rocks after thermally treated is still scarce. This research novelty provides correlations to predict UCS in historic buildings if affected by a fire, from PLT and non-destructive methods such as LHT whose determination is quicker and easier.

scholarly journals Point Load Test of Half-Cylinder Core Using the Numerical Model and Laboratory Tests: Size Suggestion and Correlation with Cylinder Core

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fengyu Ren ◽  
Huan Liu ◽  
Rongxing He ◽  
Guanghui Li ◽  
Yang Liu
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Model ◽  
Laboratory Tests ◽  
Failure Load ◽  
Field Tests ◽  
Point Load ◽  
Diameter Ratio ◽  
Load Test ◽  
Index Test ◽  
Point Load Test ◽  
Calculation Procedures

The point load test (PLT) is intended as an index test for rock strength classification or estimations of other strength parameters because it is economical and simple to conduct in the laboratory and in field tests. In the literature, calculation procedures for cylinder cores, blocks, or irregular lumps can be found, but no study has researched such procedures for half-cylinder cores. This paper presents the numerical model and laboratory tests for half-cylinder and cylinder specimens. The results for half-cylinder and cylinder specimens are then presented, analysed, and discussed. A correlation of failure load between half-cylinder and cylinder specimens is established with a suitable size suggestion and correction factor. It is found that the failure load becomes stable when half-cylinder specimens have a length/diameter ratio higher than 0.9. In addition, the results show that the point load strength index (PLSI) of half-cylinder cores can be calculated using the calculation procedures for diametral testing on cylinder cores, and it is necessary to satisfy the conditions that the length/diameter ratio be higher than 0.9 and the failure load be multiplied by 0.8.

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