The Influence of Confining Stresses on Rock Fragmentation, Thrust Force, and Penetration Energy in Sandstone Indentation Tests Using Disc Cutters

<div>Maximum thrust force for the V shape disc cutter. (a) Ultimate penetration = 6 mm; (b) ultimate penetration = 9 mm.</div>

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Figure 11: The Influence of Confining Stresses on Rock Fragmentation, Thrust Force, and Penetration Energy in Sandstone Indentation Tests Using Disc Cutters 

Figure 11 | The Influence of Confining Stresses on Rock Fragmentation, Thrust Force, and Penetration Energy in Sandstone Indentation Tests Using Disc Cutters 