How phyllosilicate mineral structure affects fault strength in Mg-rich fault systems
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DOI: 10.1002/2017gl073055
Abstract: The clay mineralogy of fault gouges has important implications for the frictional properties of faults, often identified as a major factor contributing to profound fault weakness. This work compares the frictional strength of a group… read more here.
Keywords: strength; fault; mineral structure; fault strength ... See more keywords
Simulation of the Effect of Coal Microstructures on the Macroscopic Mechanical Behavior
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DOI: 10.1155/2020/1025952
Abstract: This paper investigates the influence of mineral structure on macromechanical behavior of coal under different loading conditions using X-ray CT scanning experimental and numerical methods. The three-dimensional (3D) reconstruction of coal was conducted to assess… read more here.
Keywords: coal; mineral structure; mineral structures; distribution ... See more keywords