ISRM-Suggested Method for Determining the Mode I Static Fracture Toughness Using Semi-Circular Bend Specimen

The International Society for Rock Mechanics has so far developed two standard methods for the determination of static fracture toughness of rock. They used three different core based specimens and tests were to be performed on a typical laboratory compression or tension load frame. Another method t...

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Main Authors: Kuruppu, Mahinda, Obara, Yuzo, Ayatollahi, Majid, Chong, Ken, Funatsu, Takahiro
Format: Journal Article
Published: Springer Wien 2014
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/46814