3D XCT Mesostructure Characterization and Image-Based Discrete Element (DE) Modelling of Failure Patterns in Coal Gangue Particles (CGPs)

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CT scanning facilities used (a) presents the raw coal gangue samples; (b) presents the Philips Tomoscan 60/TX CT scanner for raw samples; (c) presents the micro-XCT-400 scanner for crushed particles; (d) presents the 40 mm diameter container for fine CGPs samples; and (e) presents the 5 mm diameter container for fine CGPs.

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