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An Empirical Correlation of Uniaxial Compressive Strength with P-wave Velocity and Point Load Strength Index on Marly Rocks Using Statistical Method

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Azimian, A., Ajalloeian, R. & Fatehi, L. An Empirical Correlation of Uniaxial Compressive Strength with P-wave Velocity and Point Load Strength Index on Marly Rocks Using Statistical Method. Geotech Geol Eng 32, 205–214 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10706-013-9703-x

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