Characterization of microstructures and fracture toughness in five granitic rocks

International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences

Volumn 42, Issue 3, 2005, Pages 450-460

  Nasseri, M H B ^a   Mohanty, B ^a   Robin, P Y F ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO   (Canada)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

GRANITE; MICROSTRUCTURE;

EID: 15544377284     PISSN: 13651609     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrmms.2004.11.007     Document Type: Article

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