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Vol. 14, No. 52 (2020) pp. 247-255
Crack coalescence and strain accommodation in gypsum rock
Gypsum is a soft rock with low strength and high propensity to plastic deformation. Its mechanical properties are relevant in a wide range of technical application (e.g. tunnel excavation, stability assessment of underground quarries, oil…