Strength And Weathering Of Rock As Boundary Layer Problems

This book is addressed mainly to younger geoscientists and students of geologically related subjects. It discusses: (1) the concepts, definitions and experience of strength, particularly rock strength, with application of experimental techniques; (2) the physical-chemical aspects of the strength of pure phases; (3) strengthening of grain packings by "e;intermolecular forces"e;; (4) the beh...