论文摘要
Deep underground excavations within hard rocks can result in damage to the surrounding rock mass mostly due to redistribution of stresses.Especially within rock masses with non-persistent joints,the role of the pre-existing joints in the damage evolution around the underground opening is of critical importance as they govern the fracturing mechanisms and influence the brittle responses of these hard rock masses under highly anisotropic in situ stresses.In this study,the main focus is the impact of joint network geometry,joint strength and applied field stresses on the rock mass behaviours and the evolution of excavation induced damage due to the loss of confinement as a tunnel face advances.Analysis of such a phenomenon was conducted using the finite-discrete element method（FDEM）.The numerical model is initially calibrated in order to match the behaviour of the fracture-free,massive Lac du Bonnet granite during the excavation of the Underground Research Laboratory（URL）Test Tunnel,Canada.The influence of the pre-existing joints on the rock mass response during excavation is investigated by integrating discrete fracture networks（DFNs）of various characteristics into the numerical models under varying in situ stresses.The numerical results obtained highlight the significance of the pre-existing joints on the reduction of in situ rock mass strength and its capacity for extension with both factors controlling the brittle response of the material.Furthermore,the impact of spatial distribution of natural joints on the stability of an underground excavation is discussed,as well as the potentially minor influence of joint strength on the stress induced damage within joint systems of a non-persistent nature under specific conditions.Additionally,the in situ stress-joint network interaction is examined,revealing the complex fracturing mechanisms that may lead to uncontrolled fracture propagation that compromises the overall stability of an underground excavation.
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类型: 期刊论文
作者: I.Vazaios,N.Vlachopoulos,M.S.Diederichs
来源: Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering 2019年04期
年度: 2019
分类: 基础科学,工程科技Ⅱ辑
专业: 公路与水路运输
单位: Department of Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering, Queen’s University,Kingston,Department of Civil Engineering, Royal Military College of Canada
基金: the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada,the Ministry of National Defense,the RMC Green Team for providing the funding and the resources
分类号: U451.2
页码: 701-722
总页数: 22
文件大小: 5057K
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