An Investigation Into the Elastic Constants of Rocks, More Especially With Reference to Cubic Compressibility (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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How rocks behave under stress matters for geophysics and the clues they offer about the Earth's crust.
This work explains why measuring cubic compressibility is challenging and how indirect methods, rooted in elasticity theory, can yield reliable results for rocks like granite and limestone.
The text outlines experimental approaches, discusses the limits of direct methods, and shows how data from different rock types fit into a broader picture of crustal composition and behavior. It connects laboratory measurements to big questions about the Earth’s structure, including how much the crust can compress under pressure and what that means for seismic movements.
- How cubic compressibility is defined and why it matters for rocks.
- Different methods to estimate elastic constants and their practical limitations.
- Results across rock groups (marbles/limestones, granites, basic intrusives) and what these say about crustal rocks.
- Implications for the Earth’s crust and its comparison to materials like glass or steel.
Ideal for readers of geology and geophysics who want a grounded, data‑driven look at rock elasticity and crustal behavior.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the groundbreaking work to determine the cubic compressibility of granite, representative of the acid plutonic rocks which comprise the Earthâs crust. The author, a respected physicist, describes the indirect methods used for measuring the elastic constants of solids, a complex yet essential element in understanding the physical behavior of materials. Faced with experimental difficulties, the author devises a novel approach involving simple compressive stress to calculate the previously elusive cubic compressibility with accuracy. Meticulous experiments on sixteen typical rocks reveal astonishing results: the massive crystalline rocks tested exhibit nearly perfect elasticity and low hysteresis. The book concludes with a comprehensive analysis of these findings, shedding new light on the mechanical behavior of rocks under stress and advancing our knowledge of the Earthâs composition and structure. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331944614_0
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