Fig. 9

Effect of block-matrix interface on induced failure surfaces at different VBPs (a) VBP = 50%, α = 60º (b) VBP = 12.5%, α = 30º (c) VBP = 12.5%, α = 15º (d) VBP = 0%.

Effect of block-matrix interface on induced failure surfaces at different VBPs (a) VBP = 50%, α = 60º (b) VBP = 12.5%, α = 30º (c) VBP = 12.5%, α = 15º (d) VBP = 0%.