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Advanced discretization of rock slope using block theory within the framework of discontinuous deformation analysis

  • Wang, Shuhong;Huang, Runqiu;Ni, Pengpeng;Jeon, Seokwon
    • Geomechanics and Engineering
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    • 제12권4호
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    • pp.723-738
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    • 2017
  • Rock is a heterogeneous material, which introduces complexity in the analysis of rock slopes, since both the existing discontinuities within the rock mass and the intact rock contribute to the degradation of strength. Rock failure is often catastrophic due to the brittle nature of the material, involving the sliding along structural planes and the fracturing of rock bridge. This paper proposes an advanced discretization method of rock mass based on block theory. An in-house software, GeoSMA-3D, has been developed to generate the discrete fracture network (DFN) model, considering both measured and artificial joints. Measured joints are obtained from the photogrammetry analysis on the excavation face. Statistical tools then facilitate to derive artificial joints within the rock mass. Key blocks are searched to provide guidance on potential reinforcement measures. The discretized blocky system is subsequently implemented into a discontinuous deformation analysis (DDA) code. Strength reduction technique is employed to analyze the stability of the slope, where the factor of safety can be obtained once excessive deformation of slope profile is observed. The combined analysis approach also provides the failure mode, which can be used to guide the choice of strengthening strategy if needed. Finally, an illustrated example is presented for the analysis of a rock slope of 20 m height inclined at $60^{\circ}$ using combined GeoSMA-3D and DDA calculation.

Energy analysis-based core drilling method for the prediction of rock uniaxial compressive strength

  • Qi, Wang;Shuo, Xu;Ke, Gao Hong;Peng, Zhang;Bei, Jiang;Hong, Liu Bo
    • Geomechanics and Engineering
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    • 제23권1호
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    • pp.61-69
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    • 2020
  • The uniaxial compressive strength (UCS) of rock is a basic parameter in underground engineering design. The disadvantages of this commonly employed laboratory testing method are untimely testing, difficulty in performing core testing of broken rock mass and long and complicated onsite testing processes. Therefore, the development of a fast and simple in situ rock UCS testing method for field use is urgent. In this study, a multi-function digital rock drilling and testing system and a digital core bit dedicated to the system are independently developed and employed in digital drilling tests on rock specimens with different strengths. The energy analysis is performed during rock cutting to estimate the energy consumed by the drill bit to remove a unit volume of rock. Two quantitative relationship models of energy analysis-based core drilling parameters (ECD) and rock UCS (ECD-UCS models) are established in this manuscript by the methods of regression analysis and support vector machine (SVM). The predictive abilities of the two models are comparatively analysed. The results show that the mean value of relative difference between the predicted rock UCS values and the UCS values measured by the laboratory uniaxial compression test in the prediction set are 3.76 MPa and 4.30 MPa, respectively, and the standard deviations are 2.08 MPa and 4.14 MPa, respectively. The regression analysis-based ECD-UCS model has a more stable predictive ability. The energy analysis-based rock drilling method for the prediction of UCS is proposed. This method realized the quick and convenient in situ test of rock UCS.

Reliability-based Optimization for Rock Slopes

  • 이명재
    • 한국지반공학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 한국지반공학회 1998년도 터널.암반역학위원회 박사학위 논문집
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    • pp.3-34
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    • 1998
  • The stability condition of rock slopes is greatly affected by the geometry and strength parameters of discontinuities in the rock masses. Rock slopes Involving movement of rock blocks on discontinuities are failed by one or combination of the three basic failure modes-plane, wedge, and toppling. In rock mechanics, practically all the parameters such as the joint set characteristics, the rock strength properties, and the loading conditions are always subject to a degree of uncertainty. Therefore, a reasonable assessment of the rock slope stability has to include the excavation of the multi-failure modes, the consideration of uncertainties of discontinuity characteristics, and the decision on stabilization measures with favorable cost conditions. This study was performed to provide a new numerical model of the deterministic analysis, reliability analysis, and reliability-based optimization for rock slope stability. The sensitivity analysis was carried out to verify proposed method and developed program; the parameters needed for sensitivity analysis are design variables, the variability of discontinuity properties (orientation and strength of discontinuities), the loading conditions, and rock slope geometry properties. The design variables to be optimized by the reliability-based optimization include the cutting angle, the support pressure, and the slope direction. The variability in orientations and friction angle of discontinuities, which can not be considered in the deterministic analysis, has a greatly influenced on the rock slope stability. The stability of rock slopes considering three basic failure modes is more influenced by the selection of slope direction than any other design variables. When either plane or wedge failure is dominant, the support system is more useful than the excavation as a stabilization method. However, the excavation method is more suitable when toppling failure is dominant. The case study shows that the developed reliability-based optimization model can reasonably assess the stability of rock slopes and reduce the construction cost.

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록볼트의 타설 직후의 강도발현 과정 및 효과에 관한 연구 (Study on rock reinforcement process and the effect of produced strength right after rockbolt installation)

  • 이토 준;박해균;김동완;김재권
    • 한국터널지하공간학회 논문집
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    • 제5권2호
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    • pp.189-198
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    • 2003
  • 터널의 대단면화에 따라 각 암반 지보의 역할과 그 보강효과를 확인하고 보다 합리적인 지보구조로의 변화가 요구되고 있다. 특히, 굴착직후 숏크리트에 의한 지보효과가 효과적이지 못한 터널에서는 지보 매커니즘에 대한 추가적인 검토가 필요하다. 강도가 발생하지 않는 터널이 가장 불안한 상태에 있을 때의 지보구조는 충분한 검토가 필요하다. 본 논문에서는 약재령 (若材令)시 록볼트에 의한 보강효과를 볼트 그라우트재의 경화를 고려하여 모의암반에 의한 실험 및 수치해석을 실시하여 시간의존에 따른 그라우트재의 압축강도와 재령, 부착강도와 재령, 부착강성과 재령과의 관계를 명확하게 하는 것으로 굴착직후의 록볼트의 암반보강 효과를 검토하고, 약재령시 록볼트의 모델화 및 물리정수를 산정하였다. 또 그라우트재의 효과를 가지지 않고도 해결되는 수압팽창형 프리쿠션볼트에 의한 굴착직후의 암반보강효과에 대해서도 검토하였다.

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새로운 암석 절리면 전단강도식의 제안 (Suggestion of the New Criteria on the Shear Strength of Rock Joint)

  • 김대영;이영남
    • 한국지반공학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 한국지반공학회 2002년도 가을 학술발표회 논문집
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    • pp.295-302
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    • 2002
  • Shear strength of the rock joint is dependent on the roughness and the compressive strength of the joint surface, normal stress and etc. Roughness of the joint profile is described by JRC suggested by Barton and Choubey (1977). Choice of the JRC value is subjective. A number of studies have been carried out to quantify the JRC. Predicted shear strengths by Barton's Equation using the new quantification method of JRC suggested by Chun and Kim (2001) were compared results of shear tests and new criteria of shear strength which have a better accuracy to predict shear strength was suggested.

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거칠기와 수직응력에 따른 암석 절리면의 전단거동 (The Influence of Rock Joint Roughness and Normal Stress on Shear Behaviour)

  • 이명호;김종우;장광택
    • 터널과지하공간
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    • 제17권3호
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    • pp.186-196
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    • 2007
  • 본 연구에서는 거칠기와 수직응력이 절리면의 전단거동에 미치는 영향을 검토하기 위하여 30개의 자연암반 절리 시료를 대상으로 실험을 실시하였다. 3차원 레이저 거칠기 측정장치를 이용하여 절리면의 거칠기 정보를 측정하였으며, 시료들의 거칠기에 따라 10개씩 세 가지 그룹으로 분류하였다. 다음으로 수직응력을 다섯 단계로 변화시켜가며 전단실험을 실시함으로써 최대전단강도, 잔류전단강도, 전단강성, 팽창특성 등을 조사하였다. 절리면의 거칠기가 증가함에 따라 최대전단강도는 증가하였으며, 거칠기가 최대전단강도에 미치는 영향은 수직응력이 작은 경우에 더욱 크게 나타났다. 또한 절리면의 거칠기가 증가할수록 잔류전단강도도 점차 증가하였다. 전단강성은 거칠기 및 수직응력이 커짐에 따라 증가하는 것으로 나타났으나, 팽창각은 수직응력이 증가할수록 감소하였고, 동일한 수직응력하에서는 절리면의 거칠기가 커질수록 증가하였다.

실규모 현장시험을 통한 부착형 암반앵커의 인발저항력 평가 (Uplift Capacity Estimation of Bond-type Rock Anchors Based on Full Scale Field Tests)

  • 김대홍;오기대
    • 한국지반공학회논문집
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    • 제25권10호
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    • pp.5-15
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    • 2009
  • 본 논문에서는 옥천 및 창녕지역에서 총 24회 수행한 암반앵커 현장인발시험의 결과를 나타내었다. 시험앵커의 정착깊이는 1~6m로 서로다른 암반내에 설치하였다. 앵커의 대부분은 고강도 이형철근인 SD40-D51mm를 사용함으로써 다른 파괴가 일어나기 전에 암반파괴가 먼저 일어나도록 유도하여 암반의 인발저항력을 파악하고자 하였으며, 일부에서는 SD40-D32mm앵커를 설치하여 앵커의 파괴도 아울러 살펴보았다. 많은 시험에서 파괴는 항복에 이르는 극한하중까지 관찰할 수 있었으며, 암반파괴형상은 암반이 들어올려지면서 방사상으로 균열이 발달하는 형태를 나타내었다. 또한 시멘트그라우트와 텐던사이의 부착강도를 평가하고자 방식쉬이스가 설치된 앵커에 대해 실내실험을 실시하였다. 실험결과 텐던-그라우트 사이의 부착강도는 그라우트 일축압축강도의 18~25%로 나타났으며, 방식쉬이스에 의한 부착력 감소는 무시할 수 있을 정도로 작게 나타났다.

Full-scale TBM excavation tests for rock-like materials with different uniaxial compressive strength

  • Gi-Jun Lee;Hee-Hwan Ryu;Gye-Chun Cho;Tae-Hyuk Kwon
    • Geomechanics and Engineering
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    • 제35권5호
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    • pp.487-497
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    • 2023
  • Penetration rate (PR) and penetration depth (Pe) are crucial parameters for estimating the cost and time required in tunnel construction using tunnel boring machines (TBMs). This study focuses on investigating the impact of rock strength on PR and Pe through full-scale experiments. By conducting controlled tests on rock-like specimens, the study aims to understand the contributions of various ground parameters and machine-operating conditions to TBM excavation performance. An earth pressure balanced (EPB) TBM with a sectional diameter of 3.54 m was utilized in the experiments. The TBM excavated rocklike specimens with varying uniaxial compressive strength (UCS), while the thrust and cutterhead rotational speed were controlled. The results highlight the significance of the interplay between thrust, cutterhead speed, and rock strength (UCS) in determining Pe. In high UCS conditions exceeding 70 MPa, thrust plays a vital role in enhancing Pe as hard rock requires a greater thrust force for excavation. Conversely, in medium-to-low UCS conditions less than 50 MPa, thrust has a weak relationship with Pe, and Pe becomes directly proportional to the cutterhead rotational speed. Furthermore, a strong correlation was observed between Pe and cutterhead torque with a determination coefficient of 0.84. Based on these findings, a predictive model for Pe is proposed, incorporating thrust, TBM diameter, number of disc cutters, and UCS. This model offers a practical tool for estimating Pe in different excavation scenarios. The study presents unprecedented full-scale TBM excavation results, with well-controlled experiments, shedding light on the interplay between rock strength, TBM operational variables, and excavation performance. These insights are valuable for optimizing TBM excavation in grounds with varying strengths and operational conditions.

Limit analysis of 3D rock slope stability with non-linear failure criterion

  • Gao, Yufeng;Wu, Di;Zhang, Fei;Lei, G.H.;Qin, Hongyu;Qiu, Yue
    • Geomechanics and Engineering
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    • 제10권1호
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    • pp.59-76
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    • 2016
  • The non-linear Hoek-Brown failure criterion has been widely accepted and applied to evaluate the stability of rock slopes under plane-strain conditions. This paper presents a kinematic approach of limit analysis to assessing the static and seismic stability of three-dimensional (3D) rock slopes using the generalized Hoek-Brown failure criterion. A tangential technique is employed to obtain the equivalent Mohr-Coulomb strength parameters of rock material from the generalized Hoek-Brown criterion. The least upper bounds to the stability number are obtained in an optimization procedure and presented in the form of graphs and tables for a wide range of parameters. The calculated results demonstrate the influences of 3D geometrical constraint, non-linear strength parameters and seismic acceleration on the stability number and equivalent strength parameters. The presented upper-bound solutions can be used for preliminary assessment on the 3D rock slope stability in design and assessing other solutions from the developing methods in the stability analysis of 3D rock slopes.

Theoretical explanation of rock splitting based on the micromechanical method

  • Huang, Houxu;Li, Jie;Hao, Yiqing;Dong, Xin
    • Geomechanics and Engineering
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    • 제14권3호
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    • pp.225-231
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    • 2018
  • In this paper, in order to explain the splitting of cylindrical rock specimen under uniaxial loading, cracks in cylindrical rock specimen are divided into two kinds, the longitudinal crack and the slanting crack. Mechanical behavior of the rock is described by elastic-brittle-plastic model and splitting is assumed to suddenly occur when the uniaxial compressive strength is reached. Expression of the stresses induced by the longitudinal crack in direction perpendicular to the major axis of the crack is deduced by using the Maxwell model. Results show that the induced stress is tensile and can be greater than the tensile strength even before the uniaxial compressive strength is reached. By using the Inglis's formula and simplifying the cracks as slender ellipse, the above conclusions that drawn by using the Maxwell model are confirmed. Compared to shearing fracture, energy consumption of splitting seems to be less, and splitting is most likely to occur when the uniaxial loading is great and quick. Besides, explaining the rock core disking occurred under the fast axial unloading by using the Maxwell model may be helpful for understanding that rock core disking is fundamentally a tensile failure phenomenon.