Computer Modeling of Jointed Rock Masses.

Abstract

This report describes work that forms part of an effort to explain and predict the phenomenon of block motion which can occur in jointed rock when exposed to dynamic loading. The objectives of the study were to: evaluate a general method for modelling jointed rock; translate the original Deformable Element Technique (DET) written in machine language into standard FORTRAN; develop a method for allowing blocks to crack and break into separate elements; and conduct a review of the behavior of rock joints and develop an improved constitutive law for rock block interactions. The major objectives of the study were achieved.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA061658

Entities

People

  • Joaquin Marti
  • Margaret Asgian
  • Nigel Last
  • Peter Beresford
  • Peter Cundall

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Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Equations
  • Geometry
  • Language
  • Large Scale Integration
  • Lists (Data Structures)
  • Materials
  • Mechanics
  • Mobile Operating Systems
  • Operating Systems
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Shear Stresses
  • Shear Tests
  • Stereolithography
  • Terrorism
  • Three Dimensional

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  • Business Analytics
  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Structural Dynamics.