Rock fracture-toughness determination by the Brazilian test

Indentation fracture: principles and applications

Brian R. Lawn, Rodney Wilshaw · Journal of Materials Science · 1975 · 1.3K citations

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The evaluation of Poisson's ratio and the modulus of materials of low tensile resistance by the Brazilian (Indirect tensile) test with particular reference to concrete

G. Hondros · Medical Entomology and Zoology · 1959 · 453 citations

Natural Sciences, Materials Engineering, Materials Science +16

Measurement of tensile strength by diametral compression of discs and annuli

Malcolm Mellor, I. Hawkes · Engineering Geology · 1971 · 376 citations

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A simplified method for measuring plane strain fracture toughness

L. M. Barker · Engineering Fracture Mechanics · 1977 · 324 citations

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Fracture-toughness testing of limestone

Richard A. Schmidt · Experimental Mechanics · 1976 · 152 citations

Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology +11