Topological properties of random crack networks |
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Authors: | N H Gray J B Anderson J D Devine and J M Kwasnik |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Geology, University of Connecticut, 06268 Storrs, Connecticut, USA |
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Abstract: | The junctions of cracks in mudcrack, patterned ground, and columnar joint patterns can be categorized into Y, T, and X types. The mean number of sides,
,to the polygonal areas in such nets is
= 2(2JT + 3JY + 4JX)/(JT + JY + 2JX)where JT, JY,and JX
are the proportions of T, Y,and Xjunctions, respectively. |
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Keywords: | plane nets mudcracks patterned ground columnar jointing |
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