Table 3 Long-term strength of anthracite sample under dry and saturated conditions.

From: Experimental study on creep mechanical properties and failure modes of anthracite in dry and saturated states

Sample category

Long-term strength/MPa

Instantaneous strength/MPa

Long-term strength/Instantaneous strength

Dry

7.418

10.505

0.71

Saturated

4.318

6.503

0.66