Research Article

Research on the Influence of Moisture Condition on the Mechanical Properties and Microstructure of Sandstone

Table 3

Cohesion and internal friction angle of sandstone in different states.

Sample stateInternal friction angle φ (°)Cohesion c (MPa)

Dry state52.1320.52
Natural state48.2117.74
Saturated state44.2412.36