Evaluation of mechanical rock properties using a Schmidt Hammer

A study of brittle rock fracture in laboratory compression experiments

W.R. Wawersik, C. Fairhurst · International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences & Geomechanics Abstracts · 1970 · 815 citations

Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology +14

Micromechanics of the brittle to plastic transition in Carrara marble

J. T. Fredrich, Brian Evans, Teng-fong Wong · Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres · 1989 · 305 citations

Natural Sciences, Materials Engineering, Materials Science +17

Evaluation of empirical methods for measuring the uniaxial compressive strength of rock

Jennifer S. Cargill, Abdul Shakoor · International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences & Geomechanics Abstracts · 1990 · 297 citations

Engineering, Civil Engineering, Materials Engineering +12

Laboratory measurements of a complete set of poroelastic moduli for Berea sandstone and Indiana limestone

David J. Hart, Herbert F. Wang · Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres · 1995 · 234 citations

Engineering, Earth Sciences, Geology +12

Suggested methods for determining hardness and abrasiveness of rocks

International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences & Geomechanics Abstracts · 1978 · 229 citations

Engineering, Earth Sciences, Materials Engineering +9