Research Article

Improved Nonlinear Nishihara Shear Creep Model with Variable Parameters for Rock-Like Materials

Table 5

Comparison of two methods for determining long-term shear strength.

Specimen numberNormal stress (MPa)Long-term shear stress (MPa)
Isochronous curve methodModulus inflection point method

10.782.042.04
21.562.82.8
32.344.5154.515
43.125.1315.131