Formula 11.7

Cohesive strength of rocks

Input(s)

G: Shear Modulus $\left(\mathrm{N} / \mathrm{m}^{2}\right)$

$v$: Poisson (dimensionless)

Output(s)

K: Bulk Modulus $\left(\mathrm{N} / \mathrm{m}^{2}\right)$

Formula(s)

$$ \mathrm{K}=\frac{2 * \mathrm{G} *(1+v)}{3 *(1-2 * v)} $$

Reference(s)

PetroWiki.org.