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Pellet, F.L., Keshavarz, M., Boulon, M. (2013) Influence of humidity conditions on shear strength of clay rock discontinuities. Engineering Geology, 157. 33-38 doi:10.1016/j.enggeo.2013.02.002

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TitleInfluence of humidity conditions on shear strength of clay rock discontinuities
JournalEngineering Geology
AuthorsPellet, F.L.Author
Keshavarz, M.Author
Boulon, M.Author
Year2013 (May)Volume157
PublisherElsevier BV
DOIdoi:10.1016/j.enggeo.2013.02.002Search in ResearchGate
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Full ReferencePellet, F.L., Keshavarz, M., Boulon, M. (2013) Influence of humidity conditions on shear strength of clay rock discontinuities. Engineering Geology, 157. 33-38 doi:10.1016/j.enggeo.2013.02.002
Plain TextPellet, F.L., Keshavarz, M., Boulon, M. (2013) Influence of humidity conditions on shear strength of clay rock discontinuities. Engineering Geology, 157. 33-38 doi:10.1016/j.enggeo.2013.02.002
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