| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 801146 | Mechanics Research Communications | 2013 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
We study analytically the behavior of a viscoelastic brittle solid loaded in tension, in which fractures may grow or not depending on the amount of dissipation allowed by the viscous behavior. We highlight a threshold in extension rate, below which the solid will not be fractured. Applied to sedimentary rocks, this model shows how viscous effects can prevent fracture growth in geological formations.
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Authors
S.T. Nguyen, L. Jeannin, L. Dormieux, F. Renard,