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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Main Authors: Le Li, Shaocheng Ji
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-04-01
Series:Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1674775520301268