Strain-Rate Dependent Brittle Deformation in Rocks
Abstract
Brittle failure is rate-sensitive. Here, we characterise the mechanical and micro-structural response of rocks to quasi-static and dynamic loading. Our results can be used to parameterise dynamic strength and compressive fragmentation.
- Publication:
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Large Meteorite Impacts and Planetary Evolution VI
- Pub Date:
- September 2019
- Bibcode:
- 2019LPICo2136.5057R