Geometry evolution of mesoscopic mechanical structures during the rock fragmentation process induced by tunnel boring machine (TBM) cutters

We investigated the geometric evolution of mesoscopic mechanical structures in rocks during the rock fragmentation process induced by tunnel boring machine cutters. Numerical models were built using a grain-based discrete element method to accurately represent the mesoscopic structures and macroscop...

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Main Authors: Qi Geng, Fei He, Zhiyong Lu, Xiaohui Liu, Xuebin Wang, Min Ye
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Royal Society 2022-01-01
Series:Royal Society Open Science
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Online Access:https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rsos.211630