Temperature And Humidity Affect Strength Of Rock Structures At White Pine

Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration
Jack Parker
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Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration
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Publication Date:
Jan 1, 1969

Abstract

Cycles of mine convergence coincide with annual cycles of temperature and humidity in the mine. Laboratory measurements confirm that the presence of moisture reduces rock strength and induces internal rock stress. Findings are used in the design of mine openings.
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APA: Jack Parker  (1969)  Temperature And Humidity Affect Strength Of Rock Structures At White Pine

MLA: Jack Parker Temperature And Humidity Affect Strength Of Rock Structures At White Pine. Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration, 1969.

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