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Predicting Uniaxial Compressive Strength by Point Load Test: Significance of Cone Penetration

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Basu, A., Aydin, A. Predicting Uniaxial Compressive Strength by Point Load Test: Significance of Cone Penetration. Rock Mech. Rock Engng. 39, 483–490 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00603-006-0082-y

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