Rock Mass Persistence. Executive Summary.
Abstract
The objectives were to first develop analytical models which can describe joint geometries as they occur in real rock masses. The analytical descriptions have to be derivable from data as obtained in usual field exploration. These geometric models were then to be used to develop methods for describing flow through jointed rock masses and for describing the fracturing, i.e., the strength and deformability of jointed rock masses. The objectives were achieved. Basic knowledge on jointed rcok mass description and behavior was expanded. Practically applicable methods were developed. The basis for future fundamental and applied research was created. In addition to the originally defined research objectives significant additional work was performed. This consisted of the final development of a coupled flow deformation analysis method based on the distinct element procedure and particularly of its use in parametric studies. This final technical report presents the research results in three volumes: Vol. I, Rock Joint Systems; Vol. II, Coupled flow - Deformation Analysis; Vol. III, Fracture Propagation in Jointed Media. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1986
- Accession Number
- ADA168949
Entities
People
- D. Veneziano
- G. B. Baecher
- H. H. Einstein
- H. Herda
- V. Li
Organizations
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology