Analysis of crack coalescence in rock-li
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Wong, R.H.C ;Chau, K.T ;Tang, C.A ;Lin, P
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Article
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2001
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Elsevier Science
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English
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Fractures in the forms of joints and microcracks are commonly found in natural rocks, and their failure mechanism strongly depends on the crack coalescence pattern between pre-existing flaws. However, the crack coalescence pattern of rock specimens containing three or more flaws has not been studied