Geomechanical strength data for mudstone samples from the Grey Shale Member of the Whitby Mudstone Formation. Testing includes Uniaxial Compressive Strength (UCS), Indirect Tensile Strength (ITS), Triaxial strength, and Point Load testing, completed at the University of Leeds and the British Geological Survey. Data are separated into individual Excel files, with each file containing time, force, stress, displacement, and strain data for a single test.
Use Cases
- Predict rock strength for engineering design based on Uniaxial Compressive Strength (UCS) and Triaxial strength data.
- Model failure mechanics based on time, force, and displacement data recorded during tests.
- Calibrate geomechanical simulations using stress and strain data from standardized laboratory tests.
- Compare tensile and compressive strength properties based on Indirect Tensile Strength (ITS) and UCS results.
Strengths
- Testing completed to specifications outlined by the ISRM (2007), suggesting standardized methodology.
- Data includes multiple strength test types (UCS, ITS, Triaxial, Point Load) for a single rock formation.
- Data provenance is clear, with testing attributed to the University of Leeds and the British Geological Survey.
Limitations
- Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
- Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
- Data may reflect geographic bias inherent to samples from the Whitby Mudstone Formation.
Provenance
- Source
- British Geological Survey (BGS) and University of Leeds.
- Collection Method
- Laboratory testing of collected mudstone samples, including UCS, ITS, Triaxial, and Point Load tests.
- Time Range
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- Freshness
- Last updated 2026-04 09 08:28:20.882312; freshness should be verified.
- Geography
- Samples from the Grey Shale Member, Whitby Mudstone Formation, Lias Group.