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Predication of P-wave transmission across a rock fracture with a dynamic normal behavior

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Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to incorporate the dynamic BB model of rock fracture normal behaviour into Universal Distinct Element Code (UDEC), and to conduct UDEC modelling to predict stress wave propagation across rock fractures. With the incorporation of new dynamic model of fractures, the UDEC is improved in the capability of modelling wave propagation across fractures. In this study, the case of normally incident P-wave transmission across a fracture is modelled, and the effect of dynamic normal behaviour of fracture is concentrated on. Wave transmission coefficient for wave transmission across the fracture with the dynamic BB model is obtained for various combinations of fracture dynamic parameters, as well as different wave amplitudes and frequencies.

Original languageEnglish
Pages167-173
Number of pages7
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2003
Externally publishedYes
EventInternational Society for Rock Mechanics Congress (ISRM 2003) - Johannesburg South Africa, Sandton, South Africa
Duration: 8 Sept 200312 Sept 2003
Conference number: 10th

Conference

ConferenceInternational Society for Rock Mechanics Congress (ISRM 2003)
Abbreviated titleISRM 2003
Country/TerritorySouth Africa
CitySandton
Period8/09/0312/09/03
OtherInternational Congress on Rock Mechanics (ISRM 2003)

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