Abstract
The mechanism of crack coalescence and peak strength of rock-like materials containing parallel frictional cracks under uniaxial compression loading is studied. Two different sizes of specimens are used. Various values of inclination of preexisting cracks α, bridge angle β and the frictional coefficient μ are used for parametric studies. Two 'rules of failure' for the specimens containing three cracks are proposed, and tested using results of the present study.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 366 |
| Number of pages | 1 |
| Journal | International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences & Geomechanics Abstracts |
| Volume | 34 |
| Issue number | 3-4 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 Apr 1997 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Environmental Science
- General Earth and Planetary Sciences
- General Engineering