The Tensile Strength of Loess in Northwest China by Unconfined Penetration Test and the Distinct Element Simulation

<div>The bond contact between ball-ball and failure criterion: (a) parallel bond contact; (b) the tensile-shear coupling strength failure criterion.</div>

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Figure 8: The Tensile Strength of Loess in Northwest China by Unconfined Penetration Test and the Distinct Element Simulation 