Numerical Simulation of Freezing-Induced Crack Propagation in Fractured Rock Masses Under Water–Ice Phase Change Using Discrete Element Method

In cold-region rock engineering, freeze–thaw cycle-induced crack propagation in fractured rock masses serves as a major cause of disasters such as slope instability. Existing studies primarily focus on the influence of individual fissure parameters, yet lack a systematic analysis of the crack propag...

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Main Authors: Hesi Xu, Brian Putsikai, Shuyang Yu, Jun Yu, Yifei Li, Pingping Gu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-06-01
Series:Buildings
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/15/12/2055
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