2026-07-072026-07-07http://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/28884We show that the lattice Boltzmann formalism can be used to describe wave propagation in a heterogeneous media, as well as solid-body-like systems and fracture propagation. Several fundamental properties of real fractures (such as propagation speed and transition between rough and smooth crack surfaces) are well captured by our approach.4 pages, 4 Postscript figuresStatistical MechanicsCellular Automata and Lattice GasesMaterials Sciencetext