Research Article

Deformation and Fracturing Behaviors of Sandstone Disc Containing a Circular Inclusion under Diametrical Compression: Insights from Integrated SG and DIC Experiments

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Basic mechanical properties of the sandstones and cement mortars: (a) axial stress-strain curves obtained from unconfined compression tests; (b) load-displacement curves obtained from Brazilian disc tests.
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