Crack coalescence and strain accommodation in gypsum rock
Gypsum is a soft rock with low strength and high propensity to plastic deformation. Its mechanical properties are relevant in a wide range of technical application (e.g. tunnel excavation, stability assessment of underground quarries, oil and gas accumulation). The micro-mechanisms involved in the...
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Language: | English |
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Gruppo Italiano Frattura
2020-03-01
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Series: | Frattura ed Integrità Strutturale |
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Online Access: | https://www.fracturae.com/index.php/fis/article/view/2670 |