Research Article

Mechanical Properties and Failure Behavior of Composite Samples

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Mechanical models of the RCR samples. (a) Series-connected sample without rock-coal surface interaction, in which rollers are installed to reduce the friction. The lower represents the elastic modulus versus height of the series-connected sample. (b) RCR sample with rock-coal surface friction. The lower shows the elastic modulus versus height of the RCR sample. In the rock-coal interface area, the elastic modulus gradually changes from to .
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