We perform three-dimensional simulations of fracture growth in a three-layered plate model with an embedded heterogeneous layer under horizontal biaxial stretch (representing stretch from directional to isotropic) by the finite element approach. The fractures develop under a quasistatical, slowly increasing biaxial strain. The material inhomogeneities are accounted for by assigning each element a failure threshold that is defined by a given statistical distribution. A universal scale law of fracture spacing to biaxial strain in terms of principal stress ratio is well demonstrated in a three-dimensional fashion. The numerically obtained fracture patterns show a continuous pattern transition from parallel fractures, laddering fracture to poly...
[1] We use 3-D Discrete Element Method simulations to model the evolution of boudin structures in a ...
We studied the formation and evolution mechanism of polygonal cracks on rock surfaces under cooling ...
A new computational technique for the simulation of 2D and 3D fracture propagation process...
ABSTRACT. Opening-mode fractures in layered materials, such as sedimentary rocks, pavement, function...
Natural fracture systems are often influenced by the presence of different layers with contrasting r...
AbstractOpening-mode fractures in layered materials are commonly found in a layer with uniform spaci...
A study about the influence of polyaxial (true-triaxial) stresses on the permeability of a three-dim...
International audienceFracture corridors are ubiquitous features formed by closely-spaced sub-parall...
Naturally fractured reservoirs are an important source of hydrocarbons. Computational models capable...
International audienceIt is known that rock fracture includes inelastic straining or damage that sho...
Existing models of brittle shear failure are unable to account for three-dimensional deformation inv...
Existing models of brittle shear failure are unable to account for three-dimensional deformation inv...
International audienceFracturing (jointing) affects large volumes of rocks and strongly impacts thei...
Natural and man-made brittle layers embedded in a weaker matrix and subjected to layer-parallel exte...
In order to better understand opening-mode fracture initiation and propagation perpendicular to the ...
[1] We use 3-D Discrete Element Method simulations to model the evolution of boudin structures in a ...
We studied the formation and evolution mechanism of polygonal cracks on rock surfaces under cooling ...
A new computational technique for the simulation of 2D and 3D fracture propagation process...
ABSTRACT. Opening-mode fractures in layered materials, such as sedimentary rocks, pavement, function...
Natural fracture systems are often influenced by the presence of different layers with contrasting r...
AbstractOpening-mode fractures in layered materials are commonly found in a layer with uniform spaci...
A study about the influence of polyaxial (true-triaxial) stresses on the permeability of a three-dim...
International audienceFracture corridors are ubiquitous features formed by closely-spaced sub-parall...
Naturally fractured reservoirs are an important source of hydrocarbons. Computational models capable...
International audienceIt is known that rock fracture includes inelastic straining or damage that sho...
Existing models of brittle shear failure are unable to account for three-dimensional deformation inv...
Existing models of brittle shear failure are unable to account for three-dimensional deformation inv...
International audienceFracturing (jointing) affects large volumes of rocks and strongly impacts thei...
Natural and man-made brittle layers embedded in a weaker matrix and subjected to layer-parallel exte...
In order to better understand opening-mode fracture initiation and propagation perpendicular to the ...
[1] We use 3-D Discrete Element Method simulations to model the evolution of boudin structures in a ...
We studied the formation and evolution mechanism of polygonal cracks on rock surfaces under cooling ...
A new computational technique for the simulation of 2D and 3D fracture propagation process...