[HTML][HTML] Challenges associated with numerical back analysis in rock mechanics
Numerical back analysis is a valuable tool available to rock mechanics researchers and
practitioners. Recent studies related to back analysis methods focused primarily on …
practitioners. Recent studies related to back analysis methods focused primarily on …
A review of the granite concept through time
Granitic rocks are ubiquitous worldwide in ancient and active tectonic settings, representing
powerful sources of information about the Earth's past and present geodynamic behaviour …
powerful sources of information about the Earth's past and present geodynamic behaviour …
A three-dimensional grain-based model for studying the microscopic fracture behaviour of granite
J Quan, G Rong, L Xu, Z Chen - Computers and Geotechnics, 2023 - Elsevier
Grain-based models (GBMs) are widely used to analyse the micromechanical characteristics
of granite. However, the classical two-dimensional (2D)-GBM has some shortcomings: poor …
of granite. However, the classical two-dimensional (2D)-GBM has some shortcomings: poor …
Study on the effect of micro-geometric heterogeneity on mechanical properties of brittle rock using a grain-based discrete element method coupling with the cohesive …
The micro-geometric heterogeneity has a significant effect on the mechanical behavior and
failure mode of brittle rocks. To study the influence of the size distribution and preferred …
failure mode of brittle rocks. To study the influence of the size distribution and preferred …
Machine learning-assisted distinct element model calibration: ANFIS, SVM, GPR, and MARS approaches
H Fathipour-Azar - Acta Geotechnica, 2022 - Springer
Particle-based discrete element modeling is commonly used in the numerical analysis of
geomaterials. However, for the construction of such models, micromechanical parameters …
geomaterials. However, for the construction of such models, micromechanical parameters …
Numerical investigation of blast-induced fractures in granite: insights from a hybrid LS-DYNA and UDEC grain-based discrete element method
The micro heterogeneities have a significant effect on the mechanical behaviour and failure
mode of brittle rocks. In order to study the influence of microstructure and micro-mechanical …
mode of brittle rocks. In order to study the influence of microstructure and micro-mechanical …
Numerical modelling of rock mass bulking and geometric dilation using a bonded block modelling approach to assist in support design for deep mining pillars
As underground mining operations move deeper and the stresses encountered become
more adverse, mine pillars are experiencing increased stress-induced damage and rock …
more adverse, mine pillars are experiencing increased stress-induced damage and rock …
Experimental and numerical study on the dynamic behavior of a transversely isotropic rock
The present work investigates the dynamic mechanical behavior of transversely isotropic
Jhiri shale at five anisotropy angles (0°, 30°, 45°, 60°, and 90°) using a large diameter (76 …
Jhiri shale at five anisotropy angles (0°, 30°, 45°, 60°, and 90°) using a large diameter (76 …
Simulation of brittle failure around Canada's mine-by experiment tunnel using 2D continuum-based Voronoi tessellated models
The failure process of brittle rocks under compression involves the initiation, accumulation
and propagation of tensile fractures before peak stress is reached. This process is …
and propagation of tensile fractures before peak stress is reached. This process is …
Investigation of pillar damage mechanisms and rock-support interaction using Bonded Block Models
Abstract In this study, Bonded Block Models (BBMs) are used to investigate the pillar
damage mechanisms and rock-support interaction in massive-to-sparsely-fractured …
damage mechanisms and rock-support interaction in massive-to-sparsely-fractured …