Experimental Rock Deformation Laboratory

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For rock deformation experiments we handle different apparatuses, allowing to perform brittle (low temperature) tests on large rock samples (MTS servo-hydraulic press) and high temperature (ductile) experiments on small samples (Paterson-type gas deformation apparatus at high confining pressure, uniaxial creep rig at atmospheric pressure). The following facilities are operated: servohydraulic MTS press, gas deformation apparatus and high temperature creep apparatus.

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  • Gas Deformation Apparatus

    Paterson-type gas apparatus for triaxial deformation and torsion experiments under high pressure - high temperature conditions.

  • High Temperature Creep Apparatus

    Uniaxial creep rig for high temperature creep tests under controlled chemical environment (‘dead-load’ or stepper motor-controlled)

  • Servohydraulic MTS Press

    Stiff servohydraulically controlled press for acoustic emission (AE) and ultrasonic velocity measurements on triaxially stressed rocks

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