Research Article

An Experimental Evaluation of the Weathering Effects on Mine Shaft Lining Materials

Table 2

Lab test programme for determining weathering effects on the test material.

Phase 0Phase 1Phase 2Phase 3
Baseline16 weeks32 weeks48 weeks

AirUCS/triaxial
Potable waterUCS/triaxialUCS/triaxial
Mine waterUCS/triaxialUCS/triaxialUCS/triaxial
Aggressive solutionUCS/triaxialUCS/triaxialUCS/triaxial