(1) Rock Mechanics, Lamont Doherty Earth Observatory, 10964 Palisades, N.Y., USA;(2) RockWorks, P.O. Box 468, 10968 Piermont, N.Y., USA
Abstract:
A new method for making gas-tight seals for moderate temperature duty on triaxial deformation apparatus sample columns is described. This includes the modification of the piston and closure plug to enable rapid and inexpensive changes to the loading column.