Table 3 Model mineral parameters.
From: Dynamic damage and crack propagation of granite under thermal shock: DEM modeling insights
Mineral composition | Proportion (%) | Coefficient of thermal expansion (K−1) |
|---|---|---|
Quartz | 16.3 | 24.3e−6 |
Biotite | 15.2 | 14.1e−6 |
Plagioclase | 37.7 | 8.7e−6 |
Orthoclase | 12.4 | 3.0e−6 |
Amphibole | 12.1 | 23.8e−6 |
Pyroxene | 4.8 | 27.8e−6 |
Other minerals | 1.5 | 12e−6 |
