@inproceedings{92c627611ac445c8913aa03e6c1c0f06,
title = "Microcrack generation and propagation in granite during stress relaxation under water-saturated tri-axial condition",
abstract = "Microcrack generation and propagation is an important phenomenon, which describes the long-term behavior of a crystalline rock. In this study, a progressive development of microcrack in granite and its prop A series of triaxial relaxation tests was performed with fine and coarse grained granite. Results revealed that there exists a strong relationship between the stress relaxation and the microcrack propagation. Three stages of stress relaxation rate were identified where stage one offers the maximum microcrack generation and propagation. The microcrack propagation in fine grain granite was found higher than the coarse grain granite because of higher number of contact points between the grain boundaries. Stress concentration occurs in these boundaries and microcracks are propagated through these contact points.",
keywords = "Microcrack generation and propagation, Stress relaxation, Triaxial condition",
author = "Shixin Liu and {Faisal Anwar}, {A. H.M.} and Seiki Takafumi and Ichikawa Yasuaki",
year = "2010",
language = "English",
series = "Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Inspection, Appraisal, Repairs and Maintenance of Structures",
publisher = "CI-Premier Pte Ltd",
pages = "675--683",
editor = "Yong-Bo Shao and Chat-Tim Tam and Xin-Gang Zhou",
booktitle = "Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Inspection, Appraisal, Repairs and Maintenance of Structures",
note = "12th International Conference on Inspection, Appraisal, Repairs and Maintenance of Structures ; Conference date: 23-04-2010 Through 25-04-2010",
}