Research Article

A Lateral Unconfined Swelling Test for Swelling Rocks

Table 1

The fundamental physical and mechanical properties of rock.

Percentage of saturation content (%)Saturated unit weight (kN/m3)Uniaxial compression strength of saturation (MPa)Uniaxial compression strength of dehydration (MPa)

5.6525.944.5–5.620.4–25.6