Mechanical Properties of Rocks, Fall 2005

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Author:

Evans, J

Subject:

Science and Technology

Institution Name:

M.I.T.

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MIT OpenCourseWare

Grade Level:

Post-secondary

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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English

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