... ABSTRACT: Fracture mechanics is primarily used to predict the failure of structures made of engineering materials. Principles of fracture mechanics are applicable for improving the strength and stability of mine structures. However, fracturing is considered to be favourable in certain other...

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... of fracture processes. This paper describes some aspects of this work. It presents a two-dimensional finite element model that relates stress relaxation to microfracturing using linear elastic fracture mechanics. The kinetics of the process are derived from slow crack extension data for a local granite...