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Stability calculations in jointed rock mass

Abstract

An isoparametric two-dimensional joint element with independent nonlinear behaviour models for normal and shear stress has been used to study different failure criteria and the accuracy of calculations. Testing of the behaviour models indicated similar results obtained by other researchers with different finite element codes. JRTEMP is the first finite element program which can couple joint elements and thermal loading in plane stress, in plane strain and in axisymmetric cases. Joint normal stress behaviour followed Goodman`s hyperbolic law for normal stress - deformation relationship and shear behaviour by Barton`s peak shear strength criterion which is a function of normal stress. All these non-linear behaviour models can be used in conjunction with thermal loading produced by solid elements. Joint elements have zero thickness and no thermal properties. The failure criteria were checked at integration points. The state of equilibrium was checked after each iteration in every load step. The stiffness matrix of the whole calculation was reformed at the same time. The examples of this study indicate that by applying non-linear model to the behaviour of a joint, at least three integration points should be used. One point integration might produce big differences in displacements compared with results achieved by five  More>>
Authors:
Halonen, O [1] 
  1. Technical Research Centre of Finland, Espoo (Finland). Geotechnical Lab.
Publication Date:
Dec 31, 1989
Product Type:
Thesis/Dissertation
Report Number:
VTT-PUB-57
Reference Number:
SCA: 250600; PA: FI-94:003168; EDB-94:074845; NTS-94:016139; ERA-19:018823; SN: 94001195780
Resource Relation:
Other Information: DN: KTM-NEMO Research Programme; TH: Thesis (D. Tech.); PBD: 1989
Subject:
25 ENERGY STORAGE; UNDERGROUND STORAGE; ROCK MECHANICS; FINITE ELEMENT METHOD; JOINTS; STABILITY; CALCULATION METHODS; FAILURES; STRESSES; 250600; THERMAL
OSTI ID:
10149604
Research Organizations:
Technical Research Centre of Finland, Espoo (Finland); Helsinki Univ. of Technology, Otaniemi (Finland)
Country of Origin:
Finland
Language:
English
Other Identifying Numbers:
Other: ON: DE94763302; ISBN 951-38-3563-4; TRN: FI9403168
Availability:
OSTI; NTIS
Submitting Site:
FI
Size:
87 p.
Announcement Date:
Jul 05, 2005

Citation Formats

Halonen, O. Stability calculations in jointed rock mass. Finland: N. p., 1989. Web.
Halonen, O. Stability calculations in jointed rock mass. Finland.
Halonen, O. 1989. "Stability calculations in jointed rock mass." Finland.
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title = {Stability calculations in jointed rock mass}
author = {Halonen, O}
abstractNote = {An isoparametric two-dimensional joint element with independent nonlinear behaviour models for normal and shear stress has been used to study different failure criteria and the accuracy of calculations. Testing of the behaviour models indicated similar results obtained by other researchers with different finite element codes. JRTEMP is the first finite element program which can couple joint elements and thermal loading in plane stress, in plane strain and in axisymmetric cases. Joint normal stress behaviour followed Goodman`s hyperbolic law for normal stress - deformation relationship and shear behaviour by Barton`s peak shear strength criterion which is a function of normal stress. All these non-linear behaviour models can be used in conjunction with thermal loading produced by solid elements. Joint elements have zero thickness and no thermal properties. The failure criteria were checked at integration points. The state of equilibrium was checked after each iteration in every load step. The stiffness matrix of the whole calculation was reformed at the same time. The examples of this study indicate that by applying non-linear model to the behaviour of a joint, at least three integration points should be used. One point integration might produce big differences in displacements compared with results achieved by five point integration. A fluctuating displacement/shear stress effect may also occur}
place = {Finland}
year = {1989}
month = {Dec}
}