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Thermodynamic aspects of rock friction

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Rate- and state-dependent friction law for velocity-step tests is analyzed from a thermodynamic point of view. A simple macroscopic non-equilibrium thermodynamic model with a single internal variable reproduces instantaneous jump and relaxation. Velocity weakening appears as a consequence of a plasticity related nonlinear coefficient. Permanent part of displacement corresponds to plastic strain, and relaxation effects are analogous to creep in thermodynamic rheology.

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The authors thank to Tamás Fülöp for valuable discussions. This manuscript was greatly improved by the comments of anonymous reviewers. The work was supported by the Grant Otka K81161 and K104260. N. Mitsui was supported by Canon Foundation in Europe.

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  2. Department of Energy Engineering, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Bertalan Lajos u. 4–6, Budapest, 1111 , Hungary

    P. Ván

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Mitsui, N., Ván, P. Thermodynamic aspects of rock friction. Acta Geod Geophys 49, 135–146 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40328-014-0048-6

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