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Peridynamic simulation of the mechanical responses and fracturing behaviors of granite subjected to uniaxial compression based on CT heterogeneous data

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The prediction of fracturing behaviors of heterogeneous geomaterials remains a challenge. In the framework of bond-based peridynamics with shear deformation, a criterion is derived by the mixed mode I/II fracture energy to simulate complex compression/shear failure of rocks subjected to uniaxial compression. Combined with CT technology, heterogeneity is introduced to predict the mechanical response and fracturing behaviors of granite. The 2D dimensional and 3D dimensional numerical simulations are carried out, and the effects of kernel functions on the mechanical responses and fracturing behaviors are investigated. The numerical results are in good agreement with the experimental data, implying the proposed method can effectively simulate effects of heterogeneity on the mechanical responses and fracturing behaviors.

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The work is supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 52027814 and 51839009).

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Feng, K., Zhou, XP. Peridynamic simulation of the mechanical responses and fracturing behaviors of granite subjected to uniaxial compression based on CT heterogeneous data. Engineering with Computers 39, 307–329 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00366-021-01549-7

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