1. Triaxial compression tests are done on quartzite rocks, the results are shown below. (0₁+03)/2 -964.25 14500 19575 23200 29000 43210 63075 psi (01-03)/2 964.25 14500 18850 21750 26100 35960 48575 psi Comment on the applicability of each of the Mohr-Coulomb, Griffith, and Hoek-Brown criteria for the testing results.

1. Triaxial compression tests are done on quartzite rocks, the results are shown below. (0₁+03)/2 -964.25 14500 19575 23200 29000 43210 63075 psi (01-03)/2 964.25 14500 18850 21750 26100 35960 48575 psi Comment on the applicability of each of the Mohr-Coulomb, Griffith, and Hoek-Brown criteria for the testing results.

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Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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