Effects of Unidirectional In Situ Stress on Crack Propagation of a Jointed Rock Mass Subjected to Stress Wave

<div>The crack distribution patterns of the parent body of Model 1 using the ZDF-3 electric spark. (a) No cracks visible on the top surface of the parent body. (b) A Livingston blast crater with a diameter of approximately 52 cm and a depth of 10 cm at the bottom of the parent body.</div>

Shock and Vibration

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Figure 6: Effects of Unidirectional In Situ Stress on Crack Propagation of a Jointed Rock Mass Subjected to Stress Wave 