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A note on stress relationships determined from Mohr diagrams

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 May 2009

C. R. Tremlett
C. R. Tremlett
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Jens Baggesensvej 112, 6th, 8200 Aarhus N, Denmark
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Summary

Simple expressions given in terms of Mohr diagram parameters may be used both to check the accuracy of Mohr diagram constructions and/or to replace particular constructions in stress analyses of brittle rock failure. Examples of expressions relating to two common types of composite failure envelope are given together with brief examples of their possible application.

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Geological Magazine , Volume 115 , Issue 5 , September 1978, pp. 341 - 350
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1978

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