Accession Number:

AD0739251

Title:

Development of a Laboratory for Investigation of Mechanical Properties of Sedimentary Rocks.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. 1 Oct 69-30 Sep 71,

Corporate Author:

COLORADO UNIV BOULDER DEPT OF GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES

Personal Author(s):

• Braddock,William A.

Report Date:

1971-12-30

Pagination or Media Count:

22.0

Abstract:

Two triaxial testing machines have been constructed. These machines are suitable for examining the mechanical properties of rocks under conditions similar to those in the outer 30,000 feet of the earths crust. The testing machine and calibrations are described. Author

Descriptors:

• *TEST EQUIPMENT
• *SEDIMENTARY ROCK
• DEFORMATION
• MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
• PRESSURE VESSELS
• COOLING
• CALIBRATION
• TEMPERATURE
• DIAGRAMS
• STRESSES
• STRAIN(MECHANICS)

Subject Categories:

• Geology, Geochemistry and Mineralogy
• Test Facilities, Equipment and Methods

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE