Mnemonics, Properties, Fracture_Closure_Pressure


CodeFracture_Closure_Pressure
NameFracture Closure Pressure
Parents Property > Pressure
DescriptionMagnitude of the stress required to open a preexisting fracture. Assumed to be equal to the least principal stress which acts perpendicular to the face of the fracture, trying to keep it closed. Above it, the fracture is open, closed below.



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