Experimental Evaluation of the Influences of Water on the Fracture Toughness of Mudstones with Bedding

<div>Comparison of <i>K</i><sub>eff</sub>/<i>K</i><sub>Ic</sub> test ratio of the three types of the mudstone SCB specimens with theoretical values by modified MTS criterion. (a) Type A, (b) Type B, and (c) Type C specimens for soaking 0 (A), 50 (B), 100 (C), 200 (D), and 300 (E) minutes.</div>

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Figure 10: Experimental Evaluation of the Influences of Water on the Fracture Toughness of Mudstones with Bedding 