Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
809545 International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences 2012 7 Pages PDF
Abstract

► 7 Alpine lithologies were tested on their Schmidt hammer hardness. ► Rebound values before and after loading with a TBM cutter were compared. ► A decrease in the rebound values after cutting is observed on all samples. ► The damage zone after loading is controlled by the rock schistosity.

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