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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.

by Swartz, Joel H. (Joel Howard), 1893-

Washington : U.S. G.P.O., 1962.

Geophysics -- Marshall Islands.

Geochemistry -- Marshall Islands.

Bikini and nearby atolls, Marshall Islands.

Geological Survey professional paper ; 260-AA.

iv pages, pages 953-989 : illustrations, maps ; 29 cm.

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.

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