Types of STRESS Flashcards by Kai Dayoja | Brainscape

Q

What is stress?

A

The force that deforms rocks

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Confining Pressure

A

Stress applied uniformly in all direction.

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Differential Stress

A

Stress applied unequally in different directions.

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Q

What are different types of stress?

A

Compression, Tension, Shear

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Tension

A

Causes stretching

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Shear

A

Distorts rocks

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Compression

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Causes shortening

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