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3.2 Types of Test Methods
3.2.1 Loading
A number of rock strength tests have been developed which apply a known load to a specimen of fixed geometry. There are a number of ways in which a force can be applied to a body depending on the geometry of a test piece, which can range from irregular lumps to highly […]

A significant number of tests to predict comminution characteristics have been introduced since the early work of Kick [1885] and Rittinger [1867] and fall into one of three main categories. Grinding methods were covered in Chapter 1 with the remaining types being loading and impact based.
3.1 Factors Affecting Results
A number of variables in both the specimen […]