Investigation on strength and stability of jointed rock mass using three‐dimensional numerical manifold method. (5th October 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: He, L.; An, X. M.; Zhao, X. B.; Zhao, Z. Y.
• Is Part Of: International journal for numerical and analytical methods in geomechanics. Volume 37:Number 14(2013)
• Page Start: 2348
• Page End: 2366
• Publication Date: 2012-10-05
• Subjects: numerical manifold method -- jointed rock mass -- stability -- 3‐D contact; Soil mechanics -- Mathematics -- Periodicals; Rock mechanics -- Mathematics -- Periodicals; 624.1510151
• DOI: 10.1002/nag.2147
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0363-9061

Abstract

SUMMARY: This paper proposes a numerical model for jointed rock masses within the 3‐D numerical manifold method (NMM) framework equipped with a customized contact algorithm. The strength of rock sample containing a few sets of discontinuities is first investigated. The results of models with simple geometries are compared with the available analytical solutions to verify the developed computer code, whereas models with complex geometries are simulated to better understand the fundamental behavior and failure mechanism of jointed rock mass. Furthermore, the stability of jointed rock mass in an underground excavation is studied, where rock failure process is determined by the 3‐D NMM simulation. The simulation results provide valuable guidance on excavation process design and stabilization design in rock engineering practice. Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.