Fig. 7

Mechanical properties and their variation with bedding orientation: (a-c) Stress–strain curves under uniaxial compression at 0°, 45°, and 90°; (d) Evolution of elastic modulus and compressive strength.

Mechanical properties and their variation with bedding orientation: (a-c) Stress–strain curves under uniaxial compression at 0°, 45°, and 90°; (d) Evolution of elastic modulus and compressive strength.