No mathematical theory can completely describe the
complex world around us. Every theory is aimed at a
certain class of phenomena, formulates their essential
features, and disregards what is of minor importance.
The theory meets its limits of applicability where a disregarded influence becomes important (Flugge, 1967).
Chapter 11
Rheological behavior
Pressure solution in sandstone from the Olympic
accretionary wedge, Olympic Mountains, NW Washington
State, USA. The horizontal dimension is ϳ10 mm.
Photograph by J. M. Rahl.
complex world around us. Every theory is aimed at a
certain class of phenomena, formulates their essential
features, and disregards what is of minor importance.
The theory meets its limits of applicability where a disregarded influence becomes important (Flugge, 1967).
Chapter 11
Rheological behavior
Pressure solution in sandstone from the Olympic
accretionary wedge, Olympic Mountains, NW Washington
State, USA. The horizontal dimension is ϳ10 mm.
Photograph by J. M. Rahl.