Using Maxwell’s Theory to model and quantify the fracture evolution of cyclothymic deposition phosphate rock

• Published in: Frontiers in earth science (Lausanne) Vol. 10
• Main Authors: Pan, Deng, Xia, Yuanyou, Zhang, Dianji, Chen, Xuyong, Wu, Qiaoyun, Lin, Manqing, Wang, Zhangqiong, Pan, Jun
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A 17.01.2023
• Subjects: cracking; creep coefficient; cyclothymic deposition structure; elastic modulus; elastic-plastic deformation; fracture

The evolution and stability of fracturing in the cyclothymic deposition of phosphate rocks are strongly affected by the viscoelasticity and structural form of the rock-forming minerals. Presently, there is no standardized method that has been widely accepted to accurately quantify the elastic-plasti...