Effect of Loading Path on the Mechanical Properties of Completely Decomposed Granite Soil Based on the Multiscale Method

Figure 8

Schematic diagram of crack propagation after a two-stage loading process. (a) Intact soil column ε = 0%. (b) σ₃ = 100 kPa ε = 3.50%. (c) σ₃ = 200 kPa ε = 4.73%. (d) σ₃ = 300 kPa ε = 5.60%. (e) σ₃ = 400 kPa ε = 6.67%.

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