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Characterization of the Three Dimensional Roughness of Rock Joints and Proposal of a Modified Shear Strength Criterion  

Jang, Bo-An (Department of Geophysics, Kangwon National University)
Kim, Tae-Ho (Nexgeo Inc.)
Jang, Hyun-Sick (Department of Geophysics, Kangwon National University)
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The Journal of Engineering Geology / v.20, no.3, 2010 , pp. 319-327 More about this Journal
Abstract
Surface roughness profiles were measured from 19 joint samples using a laser scanner, and Joint Roughness Coefficient (JRC) values were calculated from 30 sections in each sample. Although JRC values varied with the location of the section, the average JRC values from any three sections provides an adequate representation of the average JRC value for the entire surface well. Direct shear tests were performed on nine joints reproduced using molds of real joints in samples of gypsum. The peak friction angles (${\phi}_p$) showed a linear relationship with the average JRC values, yielding the following relationship: ${\phi}_p=41.037+1.046JRC$. However, the shear strengths measured by direct shear tests differed from those calculated using Barton's criterion. The relationship between calculated from direct shear tests and JRC measured from joint surfaces is defined as $JRC_R=f{\cdot}JRC$, and the correction coefficient f is was calculated as $f=3.15JRC^{-0.5}$, as calculated by regression. A modified shear-strength criterion, is proposed using the correction coefficient, ${\tau}={\sigma}_n{\cdot}tan(3.15JRC^{0.5}{\bullet}{\log}_{10}\frac{JCS}{{\sigma}_n}+{\phi}_b)$. This criterion may be effective in calculating the shear strength of moderately weathered rock joints and highly weathered rock joints with low strength and ductile behavior.
Keywords
Joint; Roughness; JRC; Direct shear test for joints; shear strength criterion;
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