Research Article

Mechanical Properties of Soft Rocks Subjected to Water-Rock Reaction and Cyclic Pressure

Table 4

σd (MPa) that leads to a final failure for soft rocks.

Soft rockσ3 = 0σ3 = 1.5σ3 = 3

Muddy siltstone14; 14.5; 1932; 35; 3751; 53; 55
Silty mudstone12; 16; 2026; 32; 3652; 54