Usability of Digital Shore Hardness Devices in Estimation of Physical and Mechanical Properties of Rocks

Abstract

In this study, the Shore hardness measurements are made on carbonate rocks using Durometer PCE-1000, Mitech MH310 Hardness Tester and C-2 type Shore Scleroscope, and the results obtained were compared. The usability of digital new generation Shore hardness test devices (Durometer PCE-1000 and Mitech MH310 Hardness Tester) to determine the Shore hardness of the rocks is investigated.