Zhang, H.; Tannant, D.; Jing, H.; Nunoo, S.; Niu, S.; … - In: Natural Hazards 77 (2015) 1, pp. 497-510
The creation of microfractures within rock is commonly observed as rock is strained. The presence of these microfractures constitutes damage to the rock, and this damage can reduce the rock’s strength. This paper explores the evolution of rock strength as microfractures within a rock...