Investigation into Macro- and Microcrack Propagation Mechanism of Red Sandstone under Different Confining Pressures Using 3D Numerical Simulation and CT Verification

<div>Comparison of internal fractures in red sandstone under 15 MPa: (a) CT scan; (b) simulation.</div>

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Figure 10: Investigation into Macro- and Microcrack Propagation Mechanism of Red Sandstone under Different Confining Pressures Using 3D Numerical Simulation and CT Verification 

Figure 10 | Investigation into Macro- and Microcrack Propagation Mechanism of Red Sandstone under Different Confining Pressures Using 3D Numerical Simulation and CT Verification 