AS 4133.4.1-2007

[Current]

Methods of testing rocks for engineering purposes, Method 4.1: Rock strength tests — Determination of point load strength index

This Standard sets out the method for determining the strength of rock specimens in the field using portable equipment,

Published: 12/09/2007

Pages: 5

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Cited references

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Table of contents

Header

About this publication

1 Scope

2 Apparatus

3 Procedure

3.1 General

3.2 Diametral test

3.3 Axial test

3.4 Block and irregular lump test

3.5 Anisotropic rock tests

4 Calculations

5 Test report

Cited references in this standard

Content history

[Superseded]

[Superseded]

AS 4133.4.1-2007 Rec:2016

DR 05222