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Localization of deformation in brittle rock: Theoretical and laboratory investigations

Wawersik, W.R.; Olsson, W.A.; Holcomb, D.J.; Rudnicki, J.W.; Chau, K.T.

Constitutive modeling and bifurcation analyses are combined with axisymmetric (triaxial), triaxial/torsion, and plane-strain experiments to interpret and anticipate the development of shear localization in rocks. This paper discusses preliminary results. 22 refs., 3 figs.