Fig. 2: Mechanical behaviour of Brumadinho tailings (after18).
From: The slip surface mechanism of delayed failure of the Brumadinho tailings dam in 2019

a Scanning electron microscope of tailings. b Stress-strain relationship under a drained triaxial test (confining pressure: 100 kPa). c Stress-strain relationship under an undrained triaxial test (confining pressure: 100 kPa). d Creep strain under sustained load.