| (1) | E \cdot \alpha_T^2 = k_{\alpha E} = {\rm const} |
where
E | Young modulus |
\alpha_T | thermal expansion coefficient |
k_{\alpha E} | universal constant |
Typical value for rocks is k_{\alpha E} = 15 \, {\rm Pa}/K^2
See Also
Physics / Mechanics / Continuum mechanics / Young modulus (E)
Reference
R.E. Barker. J. Appl. Phys.34,1, 107(1963).