Study on anisotropic mechanics and acoustic emission response characteristics of layered shale under uniaxial compression.

Sci Rep · 2025 · PMC11965536 · PMID 40175424

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In addition, as the brittleness increases, the initiation pressure of rock crack shows a decreasing trend, indicating that the stronger the brittleness of rock, the easier it is to crack.

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