Dynamic Splitting Tensile Properties and Failure Mechanism of Layered Slate

Figure 14

Schematic representation of different fracture types in the Brazilian test. (a) Tensile failure and central fracturing along a bedding plane, (b) tensile failure and central fracturing along a previously intact plane, (c) shear failure and off-centre fracturing along a bedding plane, and (d) tensile failure and noncentral fracturing along a previously intact plane.

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