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Dynamic response of tunnels in jointed rocks

Conference ·
OSTI ID:10140415

We describe the application of the Discrete Element Method (DEM) to the dynamic analysis of the response of tunnels in jointed rocks to earthquake loading. In situations where large motions of many blocks and collapse occur, the discontinuum-based DEM approach appears superior to other methods of analysis.

Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-48
OSTI ID:
10140415
Report Number(s):
UCRL-JC--109624; CONF-920866--1; ON: DE92011652
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English