6. Other mechanical properties
6.1 Fragility index
The brittleness index of a rock, generally noted FR, is defined by the ratio of its simple compressive strength σ c to its tensile strength measured by Brazilian test σ t :
It can be used to characterize the drillability and fracture behavior of hard rock, making it particularly useful for rock work such as excavating underground...
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