Effects of pre-existing cracks and infillings on strength of natural rocks – Cases of sandstone, argillite and basalt
This study aims to examine the influence of pre-existing discontinuities on the strengths of four natural rocks of different origins. A series of unconfined compression tests was performed on specimens of two types of sandstones, argillite and basalt that contain open and filled cracks. It was found...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2020-12-01
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| Series: | Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1674775520301049 |