Stability Analysis of Jointed Rock Cutting Slope Based on Discrete Element Method

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Mesoscale temporal and spatial development process of the rupture: (a) 1,000 hour steps, (b) 5,000 hour steps, (c) 10,000 hour steps, (d) 15,000 hour steps, (e) 20,000 hour steps, and (f) 25,000 hour steps.

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