Suggested method for deformability determination using a stiff dilatometer

International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences and Geomechanics

Volumn 33, Issue 7, 1996, Pages 735-741

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Indexed keywords

DEFORMABILITY; DILATOMETER; ROCK MASS DEFORMABILITY; ROCK MASS RESPONSE; ROCK MECHANICS;

BOREHOLES; DATA REDUCTION; DEFORMATION; DILATOMETERS; ENGINEERING GEOLOGY; MECHANICAL TESTING; PRESSURE MEASUREMENT; WELL PRESSURE;

BOREHOLE JACKS; PLATEN BENDING; ROCK MASS DEFORMATION;

ROCK MECHANICS;

EID: 0030265046     PISSN: 01489062     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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