Investigation of failure mode and shear strength of rock joints using discrete element method

Tohid Kazerani, J. Zhao, Z. Y. Yang

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Abstract

Shear failure mode and strength of artificial rock joints are studied under different levels of joint compression.A quasi-static discrete element modeling is presented that reproduces the brittle material as a dense assemblage of deformable triangular particles. Using this, plaster-made samples with saw-tooth asperities are modeled and numerical results are compared with experimental measurement. The investigation approves that the proposed DEM is successful of predicting shear response of rock joints.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationRock Mechanics in Civil and Environmental Engineering
Subtitle of host publicationProceedings of the European Rock Mechanics Symposium, EUROCK 2010
Pages235-238
Number of pages4
Publication statusPublished - 2010
Externally publishedYes
EventEuropean Rock Mechanics Symposium 2010 - Lausanne, Switzerland
Duration: 15 Jun 201018 Jun 2010
https://www.onepetro.org/conferences/ISRM/EUROCK10 (Proceedings)

Conference

ConferenceEuropean Rock Mechanics Symposium 2010
Abbreviated titleEUROCK 2010
Country/TerritorySwitzerland
CityLausanne
Period15/06/1018/06/10
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