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Article
Influence of specimen size and shape on the uniaxial compressive strength values of selected Western Carpathians rocks
The size, slenderness ratio h/d (h = height, d = diameter), the shape of a rock specimen, but also the lithological type of the rock are the most significant factors affecting results of uniaxial compressive stre...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Experience from Investigation of Tectonically Extremely Deteriorated Rock Mass for the Highway Tunnel Višňové, Slovakia
The designed highway tunnel Višňové will cross the mountain ridge Lúčanská Fatra in Slovakia in its length of 7.48 km. The selection of the tunnel alignment was preceded by a preliminary geological investigati...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Changes in Marble Quality After Sodium Sulphate Crystallization and Long-Lasting Freeze-Thaw Testing
This paper summarizes research results about the quality and durability assessment of marbles from Slovakia quarries or outcrops, as well as marbles imported to Slovakia for building purposes through standard ...