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A theoretical derivation of c and phi as functions of UCS and indirect tensile strength. Can apply on rocks and cemented soils. Assumes isotropy and homogeneity.

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A short-cut to determine c and phi of rocks from the two simple tests UCS and Brazilian indirect tensile tests.

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This page is a summary of: Determination ofcandφof rocks from indirect tensile strength and uniaxial compression tests, International Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, December 2013, Taylor & Francis,
DOI: 10.1179/1938636213z.00000000053.
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