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ANGLE CISAILLEMENT [1 record]

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Record 1 2001-11-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geology
DEF

The angle between the planes of maximum shear which is bisected by the axis of greatest compression.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géologie
DEF

Angle entre les plans de cisaillement maximal et dont la bissectrice est l'axe de plus grande compression.

DEF

[Dans la fracturation expérimentale des roches] angle [...] entre la direction de compression et les fractures de cisaillement [...]

OBS

L'angle de cisaillement [...] est toujours inférieur à 45°. Il varie suivant les matériaux; plus le matériau est compétent, c'est-à-dire cassant (ne pas confondre avec la dureté) plus cet angle est faible.

Spanish

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