Research Article

Study of Testing Method for Dynamic Initiation Toughness of Sandstone under Blasting Loading

Table 4

Fracture toughness value for different specimens.

Specimen numberLocation associated with the backcalculationInitiation fracture toughness (MPa·m1/2)Average value (MPa·m1/2)

1Gauge 54.734.95
Gauge 75.16

2Gauge 55.065.48
Gauge 75.89

3Gauge 54.835.15
Gauge 75.46

4Gauge 54.824.79