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Detecting micro fractures: a comprehensive comparison of conventional and machine-learning-based segmentation methods
Dongwon Lee
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Faculty 2, Civil and Environmental Engineering,
Institute of Applied Mechanics (CE), Pfaffenwaldring 7, University of Stuttgart, 70569 Stuttgart, Germany
Nikolaos Karadimitriou
Faculty 2, Civil and Environmental Engineering,
Institute of Applied Mechanics (CE), Pfaffenwaldring 7, University of Stuttgart, 70569 Stuttgart, Germany
Matthias Ruf
Faculty 2, Civil and Environmental Engineering,
Institute of Applied Mechanics (CE), Pfaffenwaldring 7, University of Stuttgart, 70569 Stuttgart, Germany
Holger Steeb
Faculty 2, Civil and Environmental Engineering,
Institute of Applied Mechanics (CE), Pfaffenwaldring 7, University of Stuttgart, 70569 Stuttgart, Germany
SimTech, Stuttgart Center for Simulation Science, Pfaffenwaldring 5a, University of Stuttgart, 70569 Stuttgart, Germany
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Short summary
This research article focuses on filtering and segmentation methods employed in high-resolution µXRCT studies for crystalline rocks, bearing fractures, or fracture networks, of very small aperture. Specifically, we focus on the identification of artificially induced (via quenching) fractures in Carrara marble samples. Results from the same dataset from all five different methods adopted were produced and compared with each other in terms of their output quality and time efficiency.
This research article focuses on filtering and segmentation methods employed in high-resolution...
