3D Numerical Prediction of Thermal Weakening of Granite under Tension

This paper deals with numerical prediction of temperature (weakening) effects on the tensile strength of granitic rock. A 3D numerical approach based on the embedded discontinuity finite elements is developed for this purpose. The governing thermo-mechanical initial/boundary value problem is solved...

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Main Author: Timo Saksala
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-12-01
Series:Geosciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3263/12/1/10