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Chapter 1: Introduction

1.4 Aims and Objectives of Research
The aim of this study is to compare the Ring-loaded strength disc test to that of the Bond Work Index grindability measure and the Mode I fracture toughness test. This is achieved by testing a range of rock materials using each of the three test methods and comparing the results. The relationships derived then allows a prediction of either the Bond Work Index or the Mode I fracture toughness of a rock directly from ring-loaded strength disc tests.

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4 Responses to “Chapter 1: Introduction”

  1. old dear Says:
    October 8th, 2005 at 8:03 pm

    Dear Dr Rock

    can you advise what rock is better to give my grandchildren as a present, would you advise Blackpool rock or Southport rock as i have been told one of them has less sugar content so it won’t rot their teeth

    could you please reply as soon as possible as it’s their birthday next week

    thank you

    Hilda (aged 81)

  2. Martin Says:
    October 10th, 2005 at 4:39 pm

    Hilda,

    IMHO buy your grandchildren an iPod or something like that will you?

  3. Anonymous Says:
    October 10th, 2005 at 8:36 pm

    Martin, young man

    I don’t think you seem to realise you can’t afford a ipud on a pension and I was waiting for a response from the rock expert “Dr Rock” himself

  4. Administrator Says:
    October 11th, 2005 at 10:22 am

    Hello Mick, i mean Hilda.

    Glad you dropped by.

    I have to say that any kind of rock would be appreciated by your grandchildren, to be honest I am not sure you should be focusing on where the rock comes from but more what flavour. Some people go for minty ones and others fruit. I like the fruity ones.

    You could move away from confectionary and get them some real hard core rock. Wollastonite for example:
    http://www.yuprocks.com/wlist/wollastonite1.html

    I hope that helps Hilda

    Regards

    Dr Rock

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