A new interpretation for formation of orthogonal joints in quartz sandstone
Two vertical and orthogonal systematic joint sets are generally arrayed in a grid pattern on the bedding surface, which are the significant features of flat-lying sandstone terrains. Although extensive researches are reported on this topic, many fundamental problems have still not been solved. Such...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2021-04-01
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Series: | Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1674775520301268 |