Identification & Classification Properties
Properties:
• Rock Type (Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic)
• Color, Texture, Grain Size
• Degree of Weathering
Tests / Methods:
• Visual Logging of Core
• Geological Classification
• Core Logging
• (RQD, RMR, Q-System)
2. Strength Properties
Properties:
Compressive Strength
Tensile Strength
Shear Strength
Tests:
Unconfined Compressive Strength (UCS) Test
Point Load Strength Index Test
Brazilian Tensile Strength Test
Triaxial Compression Test (Rock)
3. Deformation Properties
Properties:
Modulus of Elasticity (E)
Poisson’s Ratio (ν)
Tests:
Triaxial Test with Deformation Measurement
Plate Load Test (on Rock Surface)
4. Durability & Weathering Properties
Properties:
Resistance to Weathering
Durability under wetting-drying cycles
Tests:
Slake Durability Test
Soundness Test
5. Permeability & Seepage Properties
Properties:
Permeability of Rock Mass
Joint/Fracture Flow
Tests:
Lugeon Test (Water Pressure Test)
Permeability Test on Rock
6. Physical Properties
Properties:
Density
Porosity
Water Absorption
Tests:
Density Test (Rock)
Water Absorption Test
Porosity Test
7. Rock Mass Quality Parameters
Properties:
Degree of Fracturing
Joint Spacing & Condition
Rock Quality
Tests / Parameters:
Core Recovery (CR)
Rock Quality Designation (RQD)
Rock Mass Rating (RMR)
Q-System Classification
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