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Much of the research on fracture of rocks or rock-like materials conducted over the past two decades may be considered as “academic studies” of the general phenomenon of fracture. Yet, the understanding of this phenomenon is fundamental if a material is used in any engineering design, whether the aim is to prevent failure of the structure or to promote it.
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Rummel, E. (1972). A Review of Fracture Criteria of Brittle Rock. In: Müller, L. (eds) Rock Mechanics. International Centre for Mechanical Sciences, vol 165. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7091-4109-0_4
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