Types of STRESS Flashcards
1
Q
What is stress?
A
The force that deforms rocks
2
Q
Confining Pressure
A
Stress applied uniformly in all direction.
3
Q
Differential Stress
A
Stress applied unequally in different directions.
4
Q
What are different types of stress?
A
Compression, Tension, Shear
5
Q
Tension
A
Causes stretching
6
Q
Shear
A
Distorts rocks
7
Q
Compression
A
Causes shortening