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

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

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Figure 9: Experimental Evaluation of the Influences of Water on the Fracture Toughness of Mudstones with Bedding 