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Heidari, M., Khanlari, G.R., Torabi Kaveh, M. et al. Predicting the Uniaxial Compressive and Tensile Strengths of Gypsum Rock by Point Load Testing. Rock Mech Rock Eng 45, 265–273 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00603-011-0196-8
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