journal article·2025-08

Influence of partial separation between rock specimen and loading device on determination of Mode II fracture toughness by shear-box test

Huai-Zhong Liu, Wan-Xi Liang, Hong-Qiang Xie, Li Zhuo, Ming-Li Xiao, Jiang-Da He

International Journal of Fracture· Volume 249· Issue 3
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