Numerical investigation on origin and evolution of polygonal cracks on rock surfaces
Tiantian Chen, G. R. Foulger, Chun’an Tang, Simon A. Mathias, Bin Gong
Abstract
Data availability: The datasets generated and/or analyzed during the current study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.
Topics & Concepts
GeometryGeologySurface (topology)QuadrilateralFracture (geology)CrackingMaterials scienceMechanicsGeotechnical engineeringComposite materialStructural engineeringFinite element methodMathematicsPhysicsEngineeringRock Mechanics and ModelingLandslides and related hazardsGeotechnical Engineering and Underground Structures