Research Article

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

Table 2

Physical and mechanical properties of the tested rocks adopted in Innaurato et al.’s laboratory tests and Yin et al.’s laboratory tests.

PropertiesInnaurato et al.’s testsYin et al.;s tests
BotticinoDioriteMarbleGranite

Young’s modulus (GPa)67302523
Poisson’s ratio0.30.20.260.19
Uniaxial compressive strength (MPa)14223471108
Cohesion (MPa)16232225
Internal friction angle ()57614052
Tensile strength (MPa)7.29.36.66.5