Experimental Study on Mechanical Damage and Fracture Characteristics of Granite under Different Water Cooling Conditions

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Micro failure characteristics of granite treated by different temperature drops and thermal cycles. (a) Room temperature, (b) temperature drop of 10°C, 4 cycles, (c) temperature drop of 10°C, 8 cycles, (d) temperature drop of 10°C, 12 cycles, (e) temperature drop of 15°C, 12 cycles, (f) temperature drop of 20°C, 12 cycles.

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