Kinematic analysis of active/passive wedge failure using stereographic projection

International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences and Geomechanics

Volumn 33, Issue 4, 1996, Pages 405-407

  Nathanail, C P ^a  

^a NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

COAL MINES; FAILURE ANALYSIS; GRAPHIC METHODS; TECTONICS;

ACTIVE/PASSIVE WEDGE FAILURE; STEREOGRAPHIC PROJECTION;

ROCK MECHANICS;

FAILURE MODE; STEREOGRAPHIC PROJECTION; WEDGE FAILURE;

EID: 0030159113     PISSN: 01489062     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/0148-9062(95)00079-8     Document Type: Article

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