Effects of Bedding Geometry and Cementation Strength on Shale Tensile Strength Based on Discrete Element Method

Figure 12

Loaded stress cloud with uniform parallel bedding model at different angles. (a) 0°. (b) 15°. (c) 30°. (d) 45°. (e) 60°. (f) 75°. (g) 90°.

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