Studies in rock Fracture

Abstract

The overall objective of the project has been to acquire a better understanding of the processes of fracture in rocks, needed in engineering rock mechanics, structural geology, and seismology. The project has involved an integrated program of theoretical, experimental, and field studies designed to improve the knowledge of why, when, where, and how fracturing occurs. It 'Photomechanical modeling', and 'Fast strain-rate testing'.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 29, 1972
Accession Number
AD0755900

Entities

People

  • John Handin

Organizations

  • Texas A&M University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Engineering
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanics
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Pore Pressure
  • Residual Stress
  • Rock Mechanics
  • Shear Stresses
  • Strain Gages
  • Strain Rate
  • Stress Concentration
  • Stress Strain Relations
  • Stresses
  • Surface Energy
  • X Rays

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Materials Science (Mechanical Engineering).
  • Seismology