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Structural Fracture Theory

Year: 2026

Type: preprint

Abstract: Structural Fracture Theory proposes that gravitational energy is stored as local curvature tension. When this tension exceeds a structural threshold, the geometry fractures, opening a void whose residual tension relaxes and increases the void’s proper volume. Global expansion is identified with the volume-weighted sum of these relaxations. The theory introduces neither a cosmological constant nor an auxiliary dark-energy fluid, and the geometry never passes through a state of infinite density. Ordinary gravitational dynamics are recovered wherever the tension threshold is not crossed. The account is limited to this mechanical sequence.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.23748957

Author: Rieckmann, Brian K.

Language: English

Topic: Cosmology and Gravitation Theories

Subfield: Astronomy and Astrophysics

Field: Physics and Astronomy

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7224092590

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