Correction to: Scientific Reports https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-60981-z, published online 03 May 2024

The original version of this Article contained an error in Reference 13, which was incorrectly given as:

Yang, S. Q., Sun, B. W. & Tian, W. L. Numerical modeling of jointed rock samples under unconfined and confined conditions to study peak strength and failure mode. Arab. J. Geosci.14, 174 (2021).

The correct reference is listed below:

As’habi, F. & Lakirouhani, A. Numerical modeling of jointed rock samples under unconfined and confined conditions to study peak strength and failure mode. Arab. J. Geosci.14, 174. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12517-021-06569-7 (2021)

The original Article has been corrected.