Sve preporučene metode navedene su na stranicama ISRM-a,
te dostupne članovima ISRM-a:
https://isrm.net/page/show/177
Dvije nove metode su “ISRM Suggested Methods for determining the tensile strength and elastic constants of rocks by the direct tension test” i “ISRM Suggested Method for Determining the Rate-Dependent Shear Strength and Mode II Fracture Toughness of Rock Materials Using the Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar” koje su objavljene u Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering.