Volume 04.08, Issued March 2000

D3967-95a Standard Test Method for Splitting Tensile Strength of Intact Rock Core Specimens

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1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers testing apparatus, specimen preparation, and testing procedures for determining the splitting tensile strength of rock by diametral line compression of a disk.

Note 1-The tensile strength of rock determined by tests other than the straight pull test is designated as the "indirect" tensile strength and, specifically, the value obtained in Section 8 of this test is termed the "splitting" tensile strength.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.


Subject Index

Compression testing;emrock/related materials; Deformation;emrock; Loading tests;emrock/related materials; Rock; Tension (tensile) properties/tests;emsoil/rock/related materials; splitting tensile strength;emintact rock core specimens, test,;Order Form;

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