[HTML][HTML] The use of discrete fracture networks for modelling coupled geomechanical and hydrological behaviour of fractured rocks
We present a discussion of the state-of-the-art on the use of discrete fracture networks
(DFNs) for modelling geometrical characteristics, geomechanical evolution and …
(DFNs) for modelling geometrical characteristics, geomechanical evolution and …
Some new Q-value correlations to assist in site characterisation and tunnel design
N Barton - International journal of rock mechanics and mining …, 2002 - Elsevier
The rock mass quality Q-value was originally developed to assist in the empirical design of
tunnel and cavern reinforcement and support, but it has been used for several other tasks in …
tunnel and cavern reinforcement and support, but it has been used for several other tasks in …
Application of the convergence-confinement method of tunnel design to rock masses that satisfy the Hoek-Brown failure criterion
C Carranza-Torres, C Fairhurst - Tunnelling and underground space …, 2000 - Elsevier
This paper discusses the practical application of the Convergence-Confinement Method of
tunnel design to rock-masses that satisfy the Hoek-Brown failure criterion. The strength of …
tunnel design to rock-masses that satisfy the Hoek-Brown failure criterion. The strength of …
[BOOK][B] Rock quality, seismic velocity, attenuation and anisotropy
N Barton - 2006 - taylorfrancis.com
Seismic measurements take many forms, and appear to have a universal role in the Earth
Sciences. They are the means for most easily and economically interpreting what lies …
Sciences. They are the means for most easily and economically interpreting what lies …
Stress-dependent permeability of fractured rock masses: a numerical study
We investigate the stress-dependent permeability issue in fractured rock masses
considering the effects of nonlinear normal deformation and shear dilation of fractures using …
considering the effects of nonlinear normal deformation and shear dilation of fractures using …
Numerical study on tunnel damage subject to blast-induced shock wave in jointed rock masses
In this study, numerical modeling on the damage of existing circular tunnel subject to blast-
induced shock wave was carried out with DEM-based code UDEC. The disturbed zones …
induced shock wave was carried out with DEM-based code UDEC. The disturbed zones …
Mechanical behaviour of a jointed rock mass with a circular hole under compression-shear loading: Experimental and numerical studies
Q Lin, P Cao, Y Liu, R Cao, J Li - Theoretical and Applied Fracture …, 2021 - Elsevier
The tunnels excavated in a mountain body interact with the jointed rock mass under
compression-shear and present a complex stress state. The joints often have a significant …
compression-shear and present a complex stress state. The joints often have a significant …
[PDF][PDF] Advances in discrete element method applied to soil, rock and concrete mechanics
ABSTRACT The use of Discrete Element Methods (DEM) to investigate mechanical
properties of geomaterials is growing fast and their applications in geotechnics have …
properties of geomaterials is growing fast and their applications in geotechnics have …
Experimental and numerical analyses of an opening in a jointed rock mass under biaxial compression
Tunnel construction in a rock mass produces damage around the tunnel by concentration of
in situ stress and by construction activity such as blasting. The generated damage changes …
in situ stress and by construction activity such as blasting. The generated damage changes …
A new classification of failure mechanisms at tunnels in stratified rock masses through physical and numerical modeling
Stability of tunnels in stratified rock masses under low stress conditions is governed by the
rock mass structure (blocks) and excavation geometry and dimension. A physical model was …
rock mass structure (blocks) and excavation geometry and dimension. A physical model was …