Research Article

A Three-Dimensional Numerical Investigation of Dynamic Fracture Characteristics of Rock Specimens with Preexisting Surface Flaws

Table 1

Three flaw dip depths, model case, loading case, and homogeneity indices of rock are considered.

Case numberCutting depth of flaw (mm)Homogeneity indexModel caseLoading case

16m = 4Model ILoading caseI
26m = 4Model ILoading caseII
36m = 4Model ILoading caseIII
46m = 4Model IILoading caseI
56m = 4Model IIILoading caseI
620m = 4Model ILoading caseI
740m = 4Model ILoading caseI