Influence of Parallel Joint Spacing and Rock Size on Rock Bulk Modulus

Figure 1

Stress-strain curves of rocks of different sizes. (a) l = 100 mm, (b) l = 200 mm, (c) l = 400 mm, (d) l = 600 mm, (e) l = 800 mm, (f) l = 1000 mm, and (g) l = 1200 mm.

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