ISRM Suggested Method: Determining Deformation and Failure Characteristics of Rocks Subjected to True Triaxial Compression

Feng, Xia -Ting; Haimson, Bezalel; Li, Xiaochun; Chang, Chandong; Ma, Xiaodong; Zhang, Xiwei; Ingraham, Mathew Duffy; Suzuki, Kenichiro

doi:10.1007/s00603-019-01782-z

ISRM Suggested Method: Determining Deformation and Failure Characteristics of Rocks Subjected to True Triaxial Compression

Journal Article · Mon Mar 25 00:00:00 EDT 2019 · Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/s00603-019-01782-z· OSTI ID:1529286

Feng, Xia -Ting ^[1]; Haimson, Bezalel ^[2]; Li, Xiaochun ^[3]; Chang, Chandong ^[4]; Ma, Xiaodong ^[5]; Zhang, Xiwei ^[6]; Ingraham, Mathew Duffy ^[7]; Suzuki, Kenichiro ^[8]

Northeastern Univ., Shenyang (China); Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan (China)
Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison, WI (United States)
Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan (China)
Chungnam National Univ., Daejeon (South Korea)
ETH Zürich, Zurich (Switzerland)
Northeastern Univ., Shenyang (China)
Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Obayashi Corp., Tokyo (Japan)

The purpose of this ISRM Suggested Method is to introduce a guideline on determining deformation and failure characteristics of rocks subjected to true triaxial compression on different stress path. Here, the true triaxial testing apparatus was reviewed by means of the function and engineering application. Some key techniques, such as stress and strain measurements, and reduction of end effect between specimen and metal platens, preventing metal platens interference, were stated and suggested in detail. Methodology of specimen processing, specimen shape, and testing procedure are characterized. There is an explanation of the experimental data processing on stress–strain curves, strength, and fracture mode.

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Research Organization:: Sandia National Laboratories (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)

Grant/Contract Number:: AC04-94AL85000

OSTI ID:: 1529286

Report Number(s):: SAND--2018-5456J; 663413

Journal Information:: Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, Journal Name: Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering Journal Issue: 6 Vol. 52; ISSN 0723-2632

Publisher:: SpringerCopyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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