The Mohr–Coulomb criterion for intact rock strength and friction – a re-evaluation and consideration of failure under polyaxial stresses

Darley Dale and Pennant sandstones were tested under conditions of both axisymmetric shortening and extension normal to bedding. These are the two extremes of loading under polyaxial stress conditions. Failure under generalized stress conditions can be predicted from the Mohr–Coulomb failure criteri...

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Main Authors: A. Hackston, E. Rutter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2016-04-01
Series:Solid Earth
Online Access:http://www.solid-earth.net/7/493/2016/se-7-493-2016.pdf