IS 13946 : Part 3 : 1994 Code of practice for determination of rock stress Part 3 Using a CSIR or CSIRO type cell with 9 or 12 strain gauges

1 Scope

This standard (Part 3) covers the method of determination of thestress tensor in rock by measuring the strains that occur in thewalls of a drillhole when the stresses are relieved by overcoming.

2 Reference

IS 11358 : 1987  Glossary of terms and symbols relating to rock mechanics