Relation between uniaxial compressive strength and elastic wave velocity of soft rock
Abstract
1 This study is carried out to study the engineering properties of soft rocks having uniaxial compressive strength about 10 to 100 kg/cm 2 . Recently measurement of elastic wave velocity becomes useful method to estimate Young’s modulus and compressive strength of concrete and rock as non-destructive method. In order to confirm the relations among uniaxial compressive strength, propagation velocity of elastic waves and density, many soft rocks are tested.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Geotechnical and Geomechanical Engineering
Rock Mechanics and Modeling
Drilling and Well Engineering
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Weak Rock - Soft, Fractured and Weathered Rock, Vol. 1
- Publisher
- CRC Press
- Pages
- 9–14
- Publication date
- 26 March 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter