Characteristics of Crack Growth in Rock-Like Materials under Monotonic and Cyclic Loading Conditions

Experiments with gypsum as a model rock material were conducted to investigate the characteristics of crack growth under monotonic and cyclic loading. The specimens had two pre-existing flaws that were placed at different inclination angle, spacing and continuity. Tensile or wing cracks and secondar...

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Main Authors: Tae Young Ko, Sean Seungwon Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-01-01
Series:Applied Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/10/2/719