ASTM D2936-08
Standard Test Method for Direct Tensile Strength of Intact Rock Core Specimens

Standard No.

ASTM D2936-08

Release Date

2008

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM D2936-20

Latest

ASTM D2936-20

Scope

Rock is much weaker in tension than in compression. Thus, in determining the failure condition for a rock structure, many investigators employ tensile strength of the component rock as the failure strength for the structure. Direct tensile stressing of rock is the most basic test for determining the tensile strength of rock.

1.1 This test method covers the determination of the direct tensile strength of intact cylindrical rock specimens.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values provided in parenthesis are for information only.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

ASTM D2936-08 Referenced Document

• ASTM D2216 Standard Test Method for Laboratory Determination of Water (Moisture) Content of Soil and Rock by Mass
• ASTM D3740 Standard Practice for Minimum Requirements for Agencies Engaged in the Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as Used in Engineering Design and Construction
• ASTM D4543 Standard Practices for Preparing Rock Core Specimens and Determining Dimensional and Shape Tolerances
• ASTM E122 Standard Practice for Calculating Sample Size to Estimate, With a Specified Tolerable Error, the Average for Characteristic of a Lot or Process
• ASTM E4 Standard Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines

ASTM D2936-08 history

• 2020 ASTM D2936-20 Standard Test Method for Direct Tensile Strength of Intact Rock Core Specimens
• 2008 ASTM D2936-08 Standard Test Method for Direct Tensile Strength of Intact Rock Core Specimens
• 1995 ASTM D2936-95(2004)e1 Standard Test Method for Direct Tensile Strength of Intact Rock Core Specimens
• 1995 ASTM D2936-95(2001)e1 Standard Test Method for Direct Tensile Strength of Intact Rock Core Specimens
• 1995 ASTM D2936-95(2001) Standard Test Method for Direct Tensile Strength of Intact Rock Core Specimens
• 1995 ASTM D2936-95 Standard Test Method for Direct Tensile Strength of Intact Rock Core Specimens