Correlations between index parameters and mechanical properties of shales

The aim of this study is to develop models for predicting mechanical properties of shales using available index parameters. Regression analyses have been carried out between index parameters and mechanical properties, both for statistical prediction purposes and for curve fitting of the available experimental data. Such correlations may be of use to geotechnical and mining engineers, in providing preliminary estimates of shale mechanical properties and perhaps reduce testing requirements especially, when samples of adequate size for testing are generally not available. Le but de cette étude est de développer des modèles pour prévoir les propriétés méchaniques des schistes en utilisant les “paramètres index”…