Analytic Modeling of Rock-Structure Interaction

Abstract

A number of recent advances in finite element theory and computer technology are combined into a computer program for analyzing structures and cavities in rock. The program applies to general three-dimensional structures, considers nonlinear material properties, including joints, anisotropic and time- dependent material properties, gravity loading and sequence of construction or excavation. Example problems, demonstrating the ability of the program to reproduce idialized situations having closed-form, analytic solutions are solved.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0749373

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People

  • Jeremy Isenberg

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Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • Computational Science
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Construction
  • Contractors
  • Creep
  • Elastic Properties
  • Excavation
  • Geometry
  • Materials
  • Mechanics
  • Plastic Properties
  • Shear Modulus
  • Stress Strain Relations
  • Three Dimensional
  • Yield Strength

Readers

  • Finite Element Method (FEM) for solving Partial Differential Equations (PDEs)
  • Geotechnical Engineering.