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9.8: Specific Energy Graphs

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    Figure 9-29: The specific energy Esp in rock versus the compressive strength (UCS) for a 110o blade.

    Blade angle α = 110o, layer thickness hi = 0.00015 m, blade height hb = 0.01 m, angle of internal friction φ =23.80o, angle of external friction δ = 15.87o, shear angle β = 12.00o.

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    Figure 9-30: The specific energy Esp in rock versus the compressive strength (UCS) for a 45o blade.

    Blade angle α = 45o, layer thickness hi = 0.05 m, blade height hb = 0.1 m, angle of internal friction φ = 20.00o, angle of external friction δ = 13.33o, shear angle β = 40.00o.

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    Figure 9-31: The specific energy Esp in rock versus the compressive strength (UCS) for a 60o blade.

    Blade angle α = 60o, layer thickness hi = 0.05 m, blade height hb = 0.1 m, angle of internal friction φ = 20.00o, angle of external friction δ = 13.33o, shear angle β = 40.00o.  


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