Numerical modelling of observed fallouts in hard rock masses using an instantaneous cohesion-softening friction-hardening model

Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology

Volumn 24, Issue 4, 2009, Pages 398-409

  Edelbro, Catrin ^a  

^a LULEÅ UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY   (Sweden)

Author keywords

Case studies; Cohesion softening; Failure; Fallout; Friction hardening; Hard rock; Numerical modelling

Indexed keywords

CASE STUDIES; COHESION-SOFTENING; FAILURE; HARD ROCK; NUMERICAL MODELLING;

ADHESION; COMPUTER SIMULATION; FRICTION; HARDENING; ROCK MECHANICS; ROCKS; SHEAR BANDS; SHEAR STRAIN; TRIBOLOGY;

FALLOUT;

COMPRESSION; FAILURE ANALYSIS; HARD ROCK; IN SITU STRESS; NUMERICAL MODEL; ROCK MASS RESPONSE; SHEAR STRAIN;

EID: 64849110224     PISSN: 08867798     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.tust.2008.11.004     Document Type: Article

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