Vertical stress definition

Vertical stress means the force per unit area imposed on a layer of rock. Vertical stress is the combined stress due to the total weight of rock and interstitial fluids above a specified depth.
Vertical stress means the weight of the overlying material imposed on a layer of rock. Vertical stress is the combined stress due to the total weight of rock and interstitial fluids above a specified depth.

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