Micromechanics-based continuum model for a jointed rock mass and excavation analyses of a large-scale cavern

International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences

Volumn 41, Issue 1, 2004, Pages 119-145

  Yoshida, H ^a   Horii, H ^b  

^a KAGAWA UNIVERSITY   (Japan)

^b UNIVERSITY OF TOKYO   (Japan)

Author keywords

Continuum model; Excavation; Joints; Large scale cavern; Micromechanics; Undulation

Indexed keywords

COMPOSITE MICROMECHANICS; CONTINUUM MECHANICS; EXCAVATION; JOINTS (STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS); NUMERICAL ANALYSIS; STRESS RELAXATION;

JOINTED ROCK MASS; LARGE-SCALE CAVERNS;

ROCK MECHANICS;

CAVERN; CONTINUUM MECHANICS; EXCAVATION; MICROMECHANICS; ROCK MASS RESPONSE; ROCK MECHANICS;

EID: 0346281520     PISSN: 13651609     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S1365-1609(03)00080-7     Document Type: Article

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