AbstractsPhysics

A study of the field stress distribution around an elliptic hole under different loading conditions.

by Mohammad Ashraf. Mahtab




Institution: McGill University
Department: Department of Mining Engineering and Applied Geophysics
Degree: Master of Engineering.
Year: 1965
Keywords: Mining Engineering.
Record ID: 1573279
Full text PDF: http://digitool.library.mcgill.ca/thesisfile118038.pdf


Abstract

When a hole is made underground, stress redistribution occurs in its vicinity. The resulting concentration of stress is highest at the boundary and approaches unity as distance from the hole increases. [...]