Types Of Stresss Flashcards

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• THREE KINDS OF ROCK STRESS

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Compressional Stress

Tensional Stress

Shear Stress

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2
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• It pushes rock layers together.

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Compressional Stress

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3
Q

• It pulls rock layers apart

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Tensional Stress

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4
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• Is rotational

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Shear Stress

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