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

<div>Macroscopic failure modes of redstone under different confining pressure by PFC<sup>3D</sup>: (a) 5 MPa; (b) 10 MPa; (c) 15 MPa; (d) 20 MPa.</div>

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Figure 8: Investigation into Macro- and Microcrack Propagation Mechanism of Red Sandstone under Different Confining Pressures Using 3D Numerical Simulation and CT Verification 

Figure 8 | Investigation into Macro- and Microcrack Propagation Mechanism of Red Sandstone under Different Confining Pressures Using 3D Numerical Simulation and CT Verification 