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Expermentation PTL

The document outlines the experimental procedures for conducting point load tests on rock samples labeled A1 to A5, detailing the apparatus, setup, and steps taken to ensure accurate measurements and results. It emphasizes the importance of visually inspecting samples for surface failures and recording measurements before testing. The results and further discussions, along with conclusions and recommendations, are also mentioned but not detailed in the provided text.

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Expermentation PTL

The document outlines the experimental procedures for conducting point load tests on rock samples labeled A1 to A5, detailing the apparatus, setup, and steps taken to ensure accurate measurements and results. It emphasizes the importance of visually inspecting samples for surface failures and recording measurements before testing. The results and further discussions, along with conclusions and recommendations, are also mentioned but not detailed in the provided text.

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EXPERMENTATION

3.1 APPARATUS AND MATERIALS USED


 Core samples labeled A1, A2, A3, A4 and A5
 Vernier calliper
 Point load testing equipment
 Data recording sheet, ruler and a pen.
3.2 EXPERIMENTAL SETUP
The point load test machine was set as shown in figure
3.3 PROCEDURES OF THE EXPERIMENT
a) The rock samples were visually checked, to see if there are any failure signs on its
surface. If there was any failure sign was seen on the rock sample, it was noted. It is
important to check the samples before since the failure loading force may be influenced
by the fractures present in the rock sample which may mislead on the results obtained.
b) Pictures of the samples before being tested were taken as indicated in the appendixes
below.
c) The measurements of the rock specimen length and diameter were taken using the
Vernier calliper and the values were correctly recorded. This was conducted in order to
check which test is to be conducted whether the axial or the diametral test according to
the standard as indicated by The International Society of Rock Mechanics (ISRM).
d) The rock sample was set on the point load test machine, by placing it at the midst of the
conical platens in order to make sure that the rock specimen is held firmly in the position
e) The PLT machine, was set to zero, in order to ensure the accuracy of the readings being
taken from the PLT machine.
f) The load was steadily increased on the rock specimen up to the point of failure and the
failure load (P) was recorded.
g) The photo of the sample was taken after it failed and the readings of failure load obtained
on the rock sample was recorded.
h) The procedures (a) to (g) above were repeated for the remained rock samples provided.
4.0 RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
5.0 CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
5.1 CONCLUSIONS
5.2 RECOMMENDATIONS
6.0 REFFERENCES
7.0 NOMECLATURE
De………………………………………equivalent diameter
Is………………………………………point load strength index
ISRM……………………………………International society of rock mechanics
KN………………………………………Kilo Newton
mm………………………………………millimeters
MPa……………………………………Mega Paschal
PLT………………………………………Point load test
UCS………………………………………Uniaxial Compression Strength
A…………………………………………. Area
D……………………………………………Diameter of the core sample
De………………………………………… Equivalent diameter
f……………………………………………Correction factor
P…………………………………………… Applied load (pressure).
w……………………………………………Width
8.0 APPENDICES
APPENDIX A
Raw Data
APPENDIX B
Sample Calculations

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