ROCK

Rock mechanics is a theoretical and applied science that examines the mechanical motion of rocks and rock masses, as well as their response to the force fields of their physical environment.

Rock mechanics is studied in the study of rock structures formed by mining, drilling, reservoir production, or tunnels constructed of rock. It also examines in depth its application to construction structures such as mine shafts, underground excavations, open pits, oil and natural gas wells, road cuts, and waste dumps. In all these studies, rock testing equipment is used on samples related to these projects. NOUSTEST rock testing machines are also manufactured for this purpose.

Rock testing primarily aims to obtain parameters such as stress, modulus of elasticity, and Poisson's ratio properties to which rock is subjected in nature. Furthermore, by simulating the stresses found in rock in nature, the effects of these on the samples are measured and tested.