A discrete time evolution model for fracture networks

Abstract: We examine geophysical crack patterns using the mean field theory of convex mosaics. We assign the pair

of average corner degrees to each crack pattern and we define two local, random evolutionary steps

R_{0}

and

R_{1}

, corresponding to secondary fracture and rearrangement of cracks, respectively. Random sequences of these steps result in trajectories on the

plane. We prove the existence of limit points for several types of trajectories. Also, we prove that cell density

increases monotonically under any admissible trajectory.

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