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This tab is used to specify the information for the rock specimens.

 

 

The following can be entered and displayed on this tab:

 

Information

 

Specimen Type: This is used to select the type of specimens. It can either be axial core, diametral core, cut block, or irregular lump.

 

Moisture Condition: This is used to specify the moisture condition of the specimens. It can be either saturated, as received, laboratory air dried, or oven dry.

 

Water Content: This is used to specify the water content of the specimens.

 

Specimen description: This is used to describe the rock type, apparent weakness planes, bedding planes, schistosity, large inclusions, or inhomogeneities.

 

Fractures description: This is used to describe the type and location of fractures.

 

Units

 

Length Units: This is used to select the units for length.

 

Load Units: This is used to select the units for load.

 

Strength Units: This is used to select the units for strength.