摘要
Damage tensors in rock are related to joint structure within the rock mass which can be described by fractal geometry. Damage propagation in rock mass, found from rock sample tests was described in terms of fractal elements. This paper uses fractal dimension analysis to describe the fractures in rock mass. Fractal geometry is proposed as a novel method to predict propagation of damage in rock.
Damage tensors in rock are related to joint structure within the rock mass which can be described by fractal geometry. Damage propagation in rock mass, found from rock sample tests was described in terms of fractal elements. This paper uses fractal dimension analysis to describe the fractures in rock mass. Fractal geometry is proposed as a novel method to predict propagation of damage in rock.
