Advances in Geosciences
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Articles | Volume 62
Articles | Volume 62
https://doi.org/10.5194/adgeo-62-11-2023
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https://doi.org/10.5194/adgeo-62-11-2023
© Author(s) 2023. This work is distributed under
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Articles | Volume 62
05 Oct 2023
 | 05 Oct 2023

Rate-dependence of the compressive and tensile strength of granites

Jackie E. Kendrick, Anthony Lamur, Julien Mouli-Castillo, Andrew P. Fraser-Harris, Alexander Lightbody, Katriona Edlmann, Christopher McDermott, and Zoe Shipton

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By testing the strength of granite in compression and tension at a range of deformation rates, we found that the strength increases with faster deformation. This observation highlights that at these rates, relevant for example to geothermal exploration, we have to consider how the rate of deformation impacts the energy released when rocks crack. The results are promising for developing safe procedures for extracting resources from the subsurface.
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