Abstract
Seismic activity resulting from reservoir impounding will be controlled, in part, by the strength and deformation characteristics of the crustal materials. Five aspects of these characteristics are discussed in this paper: (a) the principle of effective stress; (b) the brittleness of soils and rocks; (c) the influence of high pore-water tensions induced by changes in total stress; (d) particle breakdown and its influence on residual strength; and (e) creep. The test data used to illustrate the principles under discussion reflect the author's special interest in the field of soil mechanics. The relative importance of the principles will depend on the geological context of the particular problem.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
