Unconfined compressive strength data for rocks from the TilTil and ElTeniente mines in Chile. The dataset includes basic index tests for porosity and density, plus elastic wave velocity measurements for selected samples. Laboratory data was collected under a NERC grant focused on geological safety and fracture damage in mining.
Use Cases
- Model rock strength using unconfined compressive strength data alongside porosity and density measurements.
- Correlate elastic wave velocity measurements with compressive strength to develop non-destructive testing proxies.
- Analyze geotechnical properties from the TilTil and ElTeniente mines to assess site-specific rock mechanics.
Strengths
- Data originates from two distinct, operational mines in Chile, providing real-world geological context.
- Includes multiple test types: compressive strength, porosity, density, and elastic wave velocity.
- Collected under a specific NERC research grant (NE/W00383X/1), ensuring a defined scientific purpose.
Limitations
- Sample size and number of rows are unknown, limiting assessment of statistical power.
- Elastic wave velocity data is only available for selected samples, not the full set.
Provenance
- Source
- British Geological Survey (BGS).
- Collection Method
- Laboratory data collection.
- Time Range
- null
- Freshness
- Last updated in March 2026.
- Geography
- TilTil and ElTeniente mines, Chile.