Dynamic rock fragmentation: thresholds for long runout rock avalanches

The dynamic fragmentation of rock within rock avalanches is examined using the fragmentation concepts introduced by Grady and co-workers. The analyses use typical material values for weak chalk and limestone in order to determine theoretical strain rate thresholds for dynamic fragmentation and resul...

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Main Author: E.T. Bowman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Gruppo Italiano Frattura 2014-09-01
Series:Fracture and Structural Integrity
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Online Access:https://www.fracturae.com/index.php/fis/article/view/1277
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