Some physical constants for the Marshall Islands area : data for 13 groups of physical properties and discussion of the methods used in their measurement / by J.H. Swartz.
| Author/creator | Swartz, Joel H., 1893- |
| Other author | Geological Survey (U.S.) |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Washington : U.S. G.P.O., 1962. |
| Description | iv pages, pages 953-989 : illustrations, maps ; 29 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Bikini and nearby atolls, Marshall Islands Geological Survey professional paper ; 260-AA Bikini and nearby atolls, Marshall Islands. ^A1421509 Geological Survey professional paper 260-AA. ^A16492 |
| Contents | Abstract -- Introduction -- Method of arrangement and presentation of data -- Acknowledgments -- Physical constants -- Absorption of water -- Attenuation constants -- Coefficient of absorption -- Specific damping capacity -- Density and specific gravity -- Elastic constants -- The elastic moduli for tension or compression: Young's modulus -- Poisson's ratio -- Modulus of rigidity -- Bulk modulus (modulus of incompressibility) -- Units used for elastic constants -- Determination of the elastic constants -- Static methods -- Dynamic methods -- Hardness -- Impact toughness -- Magnetic constants -- Susceptibility -- Permeability (magnetic) -- Remanent magnetization -- Permeability (hydraulic) -- Porosity -- Radioactivity (natural) -- Seismic speeds; speeds of transmission of seismic waves -- Strength -- Compressive strength -- Triaxial compressive strength (shearing strength) -- Flexural strength (modulus of rupture) -- Thermal data -- Temperature profiles -- Thermal conductivity -- Thermal flux (heat flow) -- Thermal gradients -- References. |
| Local note | Joyner- FOR JOYNER LIBRARY HOLDINGS OF THE SERIES, GEOLOGICAL SURVEY PROFESSIONAL PAPER, SEARCH BY CALL NUMBER QE75 .P9. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 987-989). |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Swartz, Joel H. (Joel Howard), 1893-. Some physical constants for the Marshall Islands area |
| Govt. docs number | I 19.16:260-AA |
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| Joyner | General Stacks | QE75 .P9 NO. 260-X-II | ✔ Available | Place Hold |
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