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UCS & ITS Testing
Determination of Rock Uniaxial Compressive Strength (UCS), Indirect Tensile Strength
(ITS), and stress/strain characteristics.
These tests are conducted using the latest compressive strength equipment by experienced rock
mechanic specialists. The use of high-accuracy extensometers (axial & circumferential) provides
measurement for interpretation of rock deformability (stiffness).
Our sample storage preservation solutions considerably minimise drying out that causes irreversible
detrimental alteration of the properties of a material for future testing. We can provide short, medium
or long term non-contract storage solutions. Different types of samples may require different storage
environments and preservation methods, we can also arrange temperature & humidity controlled
long term storage environments if required.
We give you the right information, to make the right decisions
Variables Determined
ITS Indirect Tensile Strength
UCS Uniaxial Compressive
Strength
E Young’s modulus
υ Poisson’s ratio
G Shear modulus
K Bulk modulus
Office & Laboratory 8-10 Welder Road, Seven Hills, NSW
Mailing Address PO Box 275, Seven Hills, NSW 1730
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Call Us Today | 1800 288 188
UCS & ITS Testing
Rock UCS and Deformability Test
Uniaxial Compressive Strength (UCS) is one of the most
important mechanical properties of rocks widely used in
different engineering related projects to evaluate the stability
of structures against loads. The multi-range loading capacity
of the Alliance’s rock compression machine guarantees the
high accuracy of load measurement.
Our axial and circumferential extensometers are used to
capture the rock deformation during loading and this data
helps to determine the key rock deformability characteristics,
e.g., Young’s modulus, Poisson’s ratio, shear modulus
and bulk modulus. Customers can choose their preferred
testing method and data interpretation methods given by
ASTM, ISRM, Australian Standards, and RMS, or customised
procedures.
Rock ITS Testing
The Indirect Tensile Strength (ITS) test, or so-called Brazil
splitting test, is a widely adopted test method that uses a rock
compression machine to indirectly measure the rock’s tensile
strength. This test can be conducted as per standard methods
given by ASTM, ISRM, Australian Standards, and RMS testing
methods or we can customize these tests on the request by
clients for specific design requirements or research projects.
Being a brittle material, rocks may exhibit very different
behaviours under tensile and compressive loading. The
tensile strength of rock can be orders of magnitude less than
its compressive strength, therefore it is critical to precisely
determine the rock’s tensile strength in engineering practices
such as tunnelling, underground mining and underground
repositories.
Office & Laboratory 8-10 Welder Road, Seven Hills, NSW
Mailing Address PO Box 275, Seven Hills, NSW 1730
Phone 1800 288 188
Email info@[Link]
Call Us Today | 1800 288 188 Website [Link]
Rev 28 06 2021