ASTM D3967
Standard Test Method for Splitting Tensile Strength of Intact Rock Core Specimens with Flat Loading Platens
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ASTM D3967 is a standard test method for determining the splitting tensile strength of intact rock core specimens with flat loading platens. It provides a controlled way to evaluate how rock samples behave under tensile loading induced by compression, helping engineers and laboratories compare results consistently. This ASTM standard is commonly used when a dependable measure of rock strength is needed for material characterization, testing programs, and technical review of core specimens.
Purpose of ASTM D3967
The purpose of ASTM D3967 is to define a repeatable method for measuring the splitting tensile strength of intact rock cores using flat loading platens. By focusing on a standardized test setup, it helps reduce variation in how results are generated and reported. ASTM D3967 is useful when a project needs a consistent laboratory method for evaluating rock behavior and comparing test data across specimens, test runs, or organizations.
Common use cases of ASTM D3967
This standard is commonly used in laboratory testing of intact rock core specimens obtained for engineering evaluation, site characterization, or materials assessment. It may be applied when comparing the tensile-related strength of rock samples as part of geotechnical or civil engineering workflows. ASTM D3967 is also relevant in testing programs that use flat loading platens to apply the required load configuration and document results in a standardized way.
Why ASTM D3967 matters
ASTM D3967 matters because it supports consistent and defensible rock strength testing. A recognized test method helps laboratories, project teams, and procurement groups work from the same technical reference, improving comparability and reducing ambiguity in reporting. For quality control and engineering decisions, using ASTM D3967 can help support more reliable product evaluation, better communication of test results, and lower risk when assessing intact rock core performance.
- Splitting tensile strength of intact rock core
- Flat loading platen method
- Laboratory test consistency
- Rock specimen evaluation
- Engineering data comparison
- Publication Date: 2023-06-22
- Publisher: ASTM
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