{"id":5790,"date":"2023-07-17T15:33:42","date_gmt":"2023-07-17T13:33:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/risk\/?p=5790"},"modified":"2023-12-06T11:02:59","modified_gmt":"2023-12-06T10:02:59","slug":"apparatuses-for-rock-mechanics-testing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/risk\/apparatuses-for-rock-mechanics-testing\/","title":{"rendered":"Apparatuses for rock mechanics testing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Rock mechanics testing is fundamental for rock mechanics and engineering, referring to understanding the behavior of rocks under different conditions. In this context, the Risk Group has purchased a series of apparatuses for rock mechanics testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For specimen preparation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Drilling Machine (T0 70-EL) is specifically used in the laboratory for cutting core samples from hard materials such as rock and concrete.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Laboratory Core Trimmer machine (32-D0528\/A) is used for the preparation of rock specimens for strength and deformation testing from block samples or from drill core obtained in the field.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Universal Saw (55-C0210\/D), completed with the suitable accessory, can be used to cut concrete\/rock cores and irregular rock samples in order to obtain geometrically defined samples.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For mechanical test:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Compression Frame (C56Z00) with a capacity of 3000 kN provides compression.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compression Test Device (32-D9035) is used for uniaxial compression of rock core specimens with diameters from 54.7 mm (NX) to 63.5 mm (HQ) conforming to ASTM D7012.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hoek Cells (32-D055X\/HC) for triaxial test on a rock sample.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Splitting Tensile Test Device (50-C9000\/A) is used for splitting tensile tests on cylindrical specimens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flexural Test Device (50-C9010\/C) is used for centre and third point test on rock beams.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the above apparatuses, the Risk Group also prepared various machines to meet the requirements of related research, such as Temperature Humidity Test Chamber (TH-225B), Specimen Grinding Machine (55-C0202), and so on. These apparatuses are extremely important for Risk Group\u2019s future research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/risk\/files\/2023\/07\/machine4.png\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" data-id=\"5794\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/risk\/files\/2023\/07\/machine4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5794\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/risk\/files\/2023\/07\/machine4.png 600w, https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/risk\/files\/2023\/07\/machine4-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/risk\/files\/2023\/07\/machine4-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/risk\/files\/2023\/07\/machine3.png\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" data-id=\"5793\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/risk\/files\/2023\/07\/machine3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5793\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/risk\/files\/2023\/07\/machine3.png 600w, https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/risk\/files\/2023\/07\/machine3-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/risk\/files\/2023\/07\/machine3-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/risk\/files\/2023\/07\/machine1.jpg\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"5795\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/risk\/files\/2023\/07\/machine1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5795\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/risk\/files\/2023\/07\/machine1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/risk\/files\/2023\/07\/machine1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/risk\/files\/2023\/07\/machine1.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/risk\/files\/2023\/07\/machine2.jpg\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"5796\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/risk\/files\/2023\/07\/machine2-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5796\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/risk\/files\/2023\/07\/machine2-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/risk\/files\/2023\/07\/machine2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/wp.unil.ch\/risk\/files\/2023\/07\/machine2.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Partial apparatuses (Photographs courtesy of https:\/\/www.controls-group.com and Fengchang Bu)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rock mechanics testing is fundamental for rock mechanics and engineering, referring to understanding the behavior of rocks under different conditions. 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