Mechanical Properties of Rocks, Fall 2005
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Author: Evans, J
Subject: Science and Technology
Institution Name:
M.I.T.
Collection Name: MIT OpenCourseWare
Abstract: A survey of the mechanical behavior of rocks in natural geologic situations. Topics: brief survey of field evidence of rock deformation, physics of plastic deformation in minerals, brittle fracture and sliding, and pressure-solution processes. Results of field petrologic and structural studies compared to data from experimental structural geology.
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Course Type: Full Course
Material Types: Homework and Assignments, Lecture Notes, Syllabi
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Language: English
