On the strength of transversely isotropic rocks: On the strength of transversely isotropic rocks

Zhao, Yang; Semnani, Shabnam J.; Yin, Qing; Borja, Ronaldo I.

doi:10.1002/nag.2809

On the strength of transversely isotropic rocks: On the strength of transversely isotropic rocks

Journal Article · Thu Jul 26 00:00:00 EDT 2018 · International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1002/nag.2809· OSTI ID:1596338

Zhao, Yang ^[1]; Semnani, Shabnam J. ^[2]; Yin, Qing ^[2]; ^[2]

Stanford Univ., CA (United States); Stanford University
Stanford Univ., CA (United States)

Accurate prediction of strength in rocks with distinct bedding planes requires knowledge of the bedding plane orientation relative to the load direction. Thermal softening adds complexity to the problem since it is known to have significant influence on the strength and strain localization properties of rocks. In this paper, we utilize a recently proposed thermoplastic constitutive model appropriate for rocks exhibiting transverse isotropy in both the elastic and plastic responses to predict their strength and strain localization properties. Recognizing that laboratory-derived strengths can be influenced by material and geometric inhomogeneities of the rock samples, we consider both stress-point and boundary-value problem simulations of rock strength behavior. Both plane strain and 3D loading conditions are considered. Results of the simulations of the strength of a natural Tournemire shale and a synthetic transversely isotropic rock suggest that the mechanical model can reproduce the general U-shaped variation of rock strength with bedding plane orientation quite well. We show that this variation could depend on many factors, including the stress loading condition (plane strain versus 3D), degree of anisotropy, temperature, shear-induced dilation versus shear-induced compaction, specimen imperfections, and boundary restraints, among others.

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Research Organization:: Stanford Univ., CA (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: National Science Foundation (NSF); USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES) (SC-22). Chemical Sciences, Geosciences & Biosciences Division

Grant/Contract Number:: FG02-03ER15454

OSTI ID:: 1596338

Journal Information:: International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics, Journal Name: International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics Journal Issue: 16 Vol. 42; ISSN 0363-9061

Publisher:: WileyCopyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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