Article | REF: C350 V2

Rock mechanics - Physical and mechanical characterization of rocks

Authors: Richard GIOT, Stephen HÉDAN, Philippe COSENZA

Publication date: May 10, 2023

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8. Glossary

Comportement ductile; ductile behaviour

Ductile behavior corresponds to the progressive fracture of a rock, with the development of significant plastic deformations after the elastic limit has been reached.

Comportement fragile ; brittle behaviour

Brittle behavior is characterized by sudden fracture, a sudden loss of rock strength, without the development of plastic deformation.

Criterion

A criterion is a mathematical expression providing the critical combinations of stress tensor components for which brittle fracture, plastic flow or ultimate strength occur, for example.

Discontinuity; joint

A discontinuity is a surface marking a break in the continuity of the rock matrix.

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