Rock Mechanics

We specialise in comprehensive rock mechanics testing designed to evaluate rock samples' physical properties and structural integrity. Our meticulous testing methodologies provide critical insights, ensuring safety, efficiency, and informed decision-making for engineering and geological applications.

Mechanical & Strength Properties Testing

Uniaxial Compression Strength: Determines rock strength under axial stress, critical for excavation design and structural support.
Brazilian Tensile Strength: Evaluates tensile strength indirectly, vital for fracture analysis and stability assessments.
Mohs Hardness Testing: Identifies scratch resistance, guiding excavation techniques and tool selections.
CERCHAR Abrasiveness Index: Evaluates abrasiveness impacting excavation equipment selection and wear prediction.
Miniature Drilling Test: Simulates lab-scale drilling conditions, optimizing drilling processes and equipment choices.
Point Load Strength Index: Rapidly estimates rock strength, supporting preliminary site investigations and design processes.
Concrete Cube Test: Assesses concrete compressive strength, ensuring structural integrity and safety standards.

Physical Properties & Material Characterisation

Moisture Content Analysis: Measures water content within rock samples, essential for stability predictions and material characterization.
Specific Gravity & Relative Density: Essential parameters influencing rock classification, load-bearing calculations, and stability assessments.
Porosity Analysis: Assesses void spaces, crucial for understanding fluid flow, permeability, and material durability.
Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity: Non-destructive testing for determining rock quality, integrity, and detecting internal defects.
Particle Size Distribution: Defines granular composition, influencing rock behaviour under loading and processing characteristics.
Concrete Shrinkage Testing: Measures dimensional changes, crucial for predicting and mitigating structural issues.