Determination of the Basic Friction Angle of Rock Surfaces ...
· Samples of Hwangdeung granite from Korea and Berea sandstone from USA, both containing sliding planes, were prepared by sawcutting or polishing using either #100 or #600 grinding powders. Their basic friction angles were measured by direct shear testing, triaxial compression testing, and tilt testing. The direct shear tests and triaxial compression tests on .