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Schmidt Hammer to UCS

Estimate rock UCS from Schmidt hammer rebound number using three correlations: Miller (1965), Aufmuth (1973), and Katz et al (2000). Includes orientation correction.

Last updated 19 May 2026

Mean of 10+ readings after excluding outliers >6 from median

Required for Miller correlation. Typical: 22-28 kN/m³