4D Mapping of the Fracture Evolution in a Printed Gypsum-Like Core by Using X-Ray CT Scanning

Figure 12

Illustration of computational procedure for volumetric D estimation and D estimated result as stress reaches 2.18 MPa. (a) The 3D boxes (black uniform mesh) are used to cover the core. (b) Estimated result of volumetric D as stress reaches 2.18 MPa.

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