Energy Evolution and Mechanical Features of Granite Subjected to Triaxial Loading-Unloading Cycles

<div>Variation in volumetric strain and dissipative energy under 1 MPa confining pressure. (a) Outer envelope of volume strain. (b) Variation in dissipation energy with strain.</div>

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Figure 13: Energy Evolution and Mechanical Features of Granite Subjected to Triaxial Loading-Unloading Cycles 