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Record Nr.

UNINA9910454333703321

Autore

Butenuth Christine

Titolo

Strength and weathering of rock as boundary layer problems [[electronic resource] /] / Christine Butenuth

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London, : Imperial College Press, c2001

ISBN

1-281-86611-3

9786611866112

1-84816-165-4

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (296p. ) : illustrations, (some colour )

Disciplina

551.352

Soggetti

Rock mechanics

Weathering

Boundary element methods

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. 246-259) and index.

Nota di contenuto

Strength, in Particular Rock Strength: Concepts, Definitions and Experimental Techniques; Physico-Chemical Elements of the Strength of Pure Phases with Ionic Linkage; Strengthening of Grain Packings by Intermolecular Forces; The Behaviour of Sandstone Samples under Water - Weathering Processes; Conclusions from the Ageing Experiments of Bunter Sandstone in Water and the Distribution of Substances and Forces in Samples.

Sommario/riassunto

A discussion of the concepts, definition and experience of strength, particularly rock strength, with application of experimental techniques. It addresses the physical-chemical aspects of the strength of pure phases, strengthening of grain packings by "intramolecular forces", and more.