Earth Sciences
| ESCI3411 | Rock Mechanics | 5 ch (3C 2L) [W] |
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An introduction to the deformation and fracture of rocks when subjected to a natural or man-imposed stress field. The concepts of stress, strain, stress-strain relations; creep and strength are applied to geological materials. The mechanisms involved in the failure of continuous, discontinuous and layered rocks are discussed. | ||
