Rock Testing

Methods of Testing Rock

• AS 4133.1.1.1 – Determination of rock moisture content – Oven drying method*
• AS 4133.2.1.1 – Determination of rock porosity and dry density – Saturation and calliper techniques*
• AS 4133.2.1.2 – Determination of rock porosity and dry density – Saturation and buoyancy techniques*
• AS 4133.4.1    – Determination of point load strength index*
• AS 4133.4.2.1 – Determination of uniaxial compressive strength (UCS) of rock*

*Non-NATA accredited test methods