Thermodynamic method of rock durability
Abstract
The process of a rock’s destruction has been assumed as an irreversible phase transition of defects from solid solution into gaseous phase. A formula for a rocks long-term durability has been derived on an irreversible thermodynamic basis. The practical evaluation of the durability uses a special procedure of the triaxial rock test.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Drilling and Well Engineering
Rock Mechanics and Modeling
Geotechnical and Geomechanical Engineering
Publication details
- Pages
- 363–366
- Publication date
- 18 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter