Strain Amplitude and Stress Dependence of Static Moduli in Sandstones and Limestones

TitleStrain Amplitude and Stress Dependence of Static Moduli in Sandstones and Limestones
Publication TypeConference Paper
Year of Publication1994
AuthorsTutuncu, A. N., A. L. Podio, and M. M. Sharma
Conference Name1st North American Rock Mechanics Symposium
Date Published06/1994
PublisherAmerican Rock Mechanics Association
Conference LocationAustin, Texas, U.S.A., June 1-3, 1994
ISBN Number9054103808
Other NumbersARMA 1994-0489
Abstract

A series of uniaxial stress cycling experiments have been performed on dry Berea, Bandera, Boise, Ohio and Pecos sandstones, Carthage, Leuders and Glen Rose limestones and Austin Chalk in order to investigate effects of strain amplitude and stress on the static moduli. A servo-controlled rock mechanics test system has been used for the uniaxial stress cycling tests. Tests are conducted at a frequency of 10-2 Hz frequency at different levels of strain amplitude and average stress. The static Young's moduli in sandstones shows a decreasing trend as strain amplitude is increased. Poisson's ratios increase with increasing strain. As the average stress is increased, sandstone samples yield higher Young's moduli whereas the opposite is observed in limestones. Data is presented to show that the dry static moduli are very sensitive to the strain amplitude and applied stress.

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