ASTM D5731-16
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Determination of the Point Load Strength Index of Rock and Application to Rock Strength Classifications
Standard Test Method for Determination of the Point Load Strength Index of Rock and Application to Rock Strength Classifications
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 The uniaxial compression test (see Test Method D7012) is used to determine compressive strength of rock specimens. However, it is a time-consuming and expensive test that requires significant specimen preparation and the results may not be available for a long time after the samples are collected. When extensive testing and/or timely information is needed for preliminary and reconnaissance information, alternative tests such as the point load test can be used to reduce the time and cost of compressive strength tests, when used in the field. Such data can be used to make timely and more informed decisions during the exploration phases and more efficient and cost effective selection of samples for more precise and expensive laboratory tests.
5.2 The point load strength test is used as an index test for strength classification of rock materials. The test results should not be used for design or analytical purposes.
5.3 This test method is performed to determine the point load strength index of rock specimens and, if required, the point load strength anisotropy index.
5.4 Rock specimens in the form of either core (the diametral and axial tests), cut blocks (the block test), or irregular lumps (the irregular lump test) are tested by application of concentrated load through a pair of truncated, conical platens. Little or no specimen preparation is needed and can therefore be tested shortly after being obtained and any influence of moisture condition on the test data minimized. However, the results can be highly influenced by how the specimen is treated from the time it is obtained until the time it is tested. Therefore, it may be necessary to handle specimens in accordance with Practice D5079 and to document moisture conditions in some manner in the data collection.
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SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the guidelines, requirements, and procedures for determining the point load strength index of rock. This is an index test and is intended to be used to classify rock strength.
1.2 Specimens in the form of rock cores, blocks, or irregular lumps with a test diameter from 30 to 85 mm can be tested by this test method.
1.3 This test method can be performed in either the field or laboratory. The test is typically used in the field because the testing machine is portable, little or minimal specimen preparation is required, and specimens can be tested within a short time frame of being collected.
1.4 This test method applies to medium strength rock (compressive strength over 15 MPa).
1.5 This test method does not cover which type of specimen should be tested or whether anisotropic factors should be considered. The specifics of the point load test program need to be developed prior to testing and possibly even before sampling. Such specifics would be dependent on the intended use of the data, as well as possible budgetary constraints and possible other factors, which are outside the scope of this test method.
1.6 All observed and calculated values shall conform to the guidelines for significant digits and rounding established in Practice D6026.
1.6.1 The procedures used to specify how data are collected/recorded and calculated in this standard are regarded as the industry standard. In addition, they are representative of the significant digits that generally should be retained. The procedures used do not consider material variation, purpose for obtaining data, special purpose studies, or any considerations for the user’s objectives; and it is common practice to increase or reduce significant digits of reported data to commensurate with these considerations. It is beyond the scope of these test methods to consider significant digits used in analysis methods for engineering design
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Designation:D5731 −16
Standard Test Method for
Determination of the Point Load Strength Index of Rock and
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Application to Rock Strength Classifications
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5731; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope* methods to consider significant digits used in analysis methods
for engineering design
1.1 This test method covers the guidelines, requirements,
andproceduresfordeterminingthepointloadstrengthindexof
1.7 The values stated in the SI units are to be regarded as
rock.This is an index test and is intended to be used to classify
standard.
rock strength.
1.8 This standard does not purport to address all of the
1.2 Specimensintheformofrockcores,blocks,orirregular
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
lumps with a test diameter from 30 to 85 mm can be tested by
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
this test method.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.3 This test method can be performed in either the field or
laboratory. The test is typically used in the field because the
2. Referenced Documents
testing machine is portable, little or minimal specimen prepa-
ration is required, and specimens can be tested within a short
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
time frame of being collected.
D653 Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained
1.4 This test method applies to medium strength rock
Fluids
(compressive strength over 15 MPa).
D2216 Test Methods for Laboratory Determination of Water
(Moisture) Content of Soil and Rock by Mass
1.5 This test method does not cover which type of specimen
D3740 Practice for Minimum Requirements for Agencies
should be tested or whether anisotropic factors should be
Engaged in Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as
considered.Thespecificsofthepointloadtestprogramneedto
Used in Engineering Design and Construction
be developed prior to testing and possibly even before sam-
D5079 Practices for Preserving and Transporting Rock Core
pling. Such specifics would be dependent on the intended use
Samples
of the data, as well as possible budgetary constraints and
D6026 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Geotechnical
possible other factors, which are outside the scope of this test
Data
method.
D7012 Test Methods for Compressive Strength and Elastic
1.6 All observed and calculated values shall conform to the
Moduli of Intact Rock Core Specimens under Varying
guidelines for significant digits and rounding established in
States of Stress and Temperatures
Practice D6026.
E18 Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Ma-
1.6.1 Theproceduresusedtospecifyhowdataarecollected/
terials
recorded and calculated in this standard are regarded as the
E122 Practice for Calculating Sample Size to Estimate,With
industry standard. In addition, they are representative of the
Specified Precision, the Average for a Characteristic of a
significant digits that generally should be retained. The proce-
Lot or Process
dures used do not consider material variation, purpose for
2.2 ISRM Standard:
obtaining data, special purpose studies, or any considerations
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Suggested Methods for Determining Point Load Strength
for the user’s objectives; and it is common practice to increase
or reduce significant digits of reported data to commensurate
with these considerations. It is beyond the scope of these test
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
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ThistestmethodisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeD18onSoiland Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Rock and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D18.12 on Rock Mechanics. the ASTM website.
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Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2016. Published January 2017. Originally “Suggested Methods for Determining Point Load Strength”, International
approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as D5731 – 08. DOI: Society for Rock Mechanics Commission on Testing Methods, Int. J. Rock. Mech.
10.1520/D5731-16. Min. Sci. and Geomechanical Abstr., Vol 22, No. 2, 1985, pp. 51–60.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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Designation: D5731 − 08 D5731 − 16
Standard Test Method for
Determination of the Point Load Strength Index of Rock and
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Application to Rock Strength Classifications
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5731; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope*
1.1 This test method covers the guidelines, requirements, and procedures for determining the point load strength index of rock.
This is an index test and is intended to be used to classify rock strength.
1.2 Specimens in the form of rock cores, blocks, or irregular lumps with a test diameter from 30 to 85 mm can be tested by
this test method.
1.3 This test method can be performed in either the field or laboratory. The test is typically used in the field because the testing
machine is portable, little or minimal specimen preparation is required, and specimens can be tested within a short time frame of
being collected.
1.4 This test method applies to medium strength rock (compressive strength over 15 MPa (2200 psi)).MPa).
1.5 This test method does not cover which type of specimen should be tested or whether anisotropic factors should be
considered. The specifics of the point load test program need to be developed prior to testing and possibly even before sampling.
Such specifics would be dependent on the intended use of the data, as well as possible budgetary constraints and possible other
factors, which are outside the scope of this test method.
1.6 All observed and calculated values shall conform to the guidelines for significant digits and rounding established in Practice
D6026.
1.6.1 The procedures used to specify how data are collected/recorded and calculated in this standard are regarded as the industry
standard. In addition, they are representative of the significant digits that generally should be retained. The procedures used do not
consider material variation, purpose for obtaining data, special purpose studies, or any considerations for the user’s objectives; and
it is common practice to increase or reduce significant digits of reported data to commensurate with these considerations. It is
beyond the scope of these test methods to consider significant digits used in analysis methods for engineering design
1.7 The method used to specify how data are collected, calculated, or recorded in this standard is not directly related to the
accuracy to which the data can be applied in design or other uses, or both. How one applies the results obtained using this standard
is beyond its scope.
1.7 The values stated in the SI units are to be regarded as standard.
1.8 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D653 Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained Fluids
D2216 Test Methods for Laboratory Determination of Water (Moisture) Content of Soil and Rock by Mass
D3740 Practice for Minimum Requirements for Agencies Engaged in Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as Used in
Engineering Design and Construction
D5079 Practices for Preserving and Transporting Rock Core Samples
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D18 on Soil and Rock and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D18.12 on Rock Mechanics.
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2008Dec. 1, 2016. Published February 2008January 2017. Originally approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 20072008 as
D5731 – 07.D5731 – 08. DOI: 10.1520/D5731-08.10.1520/D5731-16.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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D6026 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Geotechnical Data
D7012 Test Methods for Compressive Strength and Elastic Moduli of In
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