Abstract
This paper investigates the tensile stress distribution within a solid circular cylinder of diameter D and length IL subjected to double diametral indenture or diametral point load strength test (PLST). The contact problem between the indentors and the cylinder is solved analytically, and exact solution for stress distribution is obtained through the use of displacement functions and double Fourier expansion in 6- and zcoordinates. Numerical results show that the tensile stress at the center of the cylinders, in general, decreases with Poisson's ratio v and increases with 2L/D for 2L/D < 1, but remains roughly constant for 2LID > 1. This prediction agrees exactly with the shape effect observed experimentally for the PLST for marbles, granite, and tuff found in Hong Kong and with previous published results for other rocks. The magnitude of tensile stress at the center is about three times the prediction obtained by using Wijk's formula, but seems more comparable with experimental results. The size effect of the point load strength index observed experimentally is also predicted by our theory.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 875-883 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Journal of Engineering Mechanics |
Volume | 124 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 1998 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering