Fracture Mechanics of Rock

Preface. Introduction to Fracture Mechanics and Its Geophysical Applications. Joints and Shear Fractures in Rock. Theory of Crack Initiation and Propogation in Rock. The Theory of Subcritical Crack Growth with Applications to Minerals and Rocks. Time-Dependant Deformation and Failure. Fracture Mechanics Approach to Hydraulic Fracturing Stress Measurements. Fracture Mechanics Applied to Hot, Dry Rock Geothermal Energy. Theoretical Displacements and Stresses Near Fractures in Rock, With Applications to Faults, Joints, Dikes and Solution Surfaces. Mechanics of Shear Rupture Applied to Earthquake Zones. Dynamic Rock Fragmentation. Experimental Fracture Mechanics Data for Rocks and Minerals.