Computational Modelling of Fracture Propagation in Rocks Using a Coupled Elastic-Plasticity-Damage Model

Figure 9

Force-displacement diagram from simulations of single-flawed (single) and double-flawed (double) Carrara marble specimens. Single-flawed specimens have varying flaw angles (in degrees) while double-flawed specimens are coplanar with a flaw angle of 30° and different ligament lengths.