ELASTIC PROPERTIES OF ROCKS

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Published: Jan 1, 2010
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12681/bgsg.11291
Keywords:
Young’s modulus uniaxial compressive strength modulus ratiodeformability laboratory testing
A. Karagianni
University of Patras, Department of Geology, Section of Applied Geology and Geophysics, Laboratory of Engineering Geology
G. Karoutzos
University of Patras, Department of Geology, Section of Applied Geology and Geophysics, Laboratory of Engineering Geology
S. Ktena
University of Patras, Department of Geology, Section of Applied Geology and Geophysics, Laboratory of Engineering Geology
N. Vagenas
University of Patras, Department of Geology, Section of Applied Geology and Geophysics, Laboratory of Engineering Geology
I. Vlachopoulos
University of Patras, Department of Geology, Section of Applied Geology and Geophysics, Laboratory of Engineering Geology
N. Sabatakakis
University of Patras, Department of Geology, Section of Applied Geology and Geophysics, Laboratory of Engineering Geology
G. Koukis
University of Patras, Department of Geology, Section of Applied Geology and Geophysics, Laboratory of Engineering Geology
Abstract
The aim of this paper is to determine the elastic parameters of some rocks and especially limestones, schist, sandstones, conglomerates, peridotites and granites using a large number of laboratory tests performed on intact rock samples. The range of values for Young`s modulus and uniaxial compressive strength is evaluated, while the relationship between elastic and strength parameters is defined. Regression analyses were applied to define relations among these parameters and the range of values of modulus ratio (MR) is estimated for each rock type.
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