Implementation of the Modified Hoek-Brown Model into the Finite Element Method

Emil Smed Sørensen, Johan Christian Clausen, Richard S. Merifield, Lars Damkilde

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Abstract

The Hoek-Brown model for near-homogeneous rock masses will, in some cases, overpredict the tensile strength of the material. In some cases this can lead to unsafe design of structures. Therefore, a tension cut-off is introduced and the model is implemented into an elasto-plastic framework for use with the finite element method. The use of the model is illustrated with a computational example calculating the safety of mining tunnel roof.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication28th Nordic Seminar on Computational Mechanics : Proceedings of the NSCM28
EditorsArkadi Berezovski, Kert Tamm, Tanel Peets
Number of pages4
Place of PublicationTallinn
PublisherInstitute of Cybernetics at Tallinn University of Technology
Publication date2015
Pages163-166
ISBN (Print)978-9949-430-95-6
ISBN (Electronic)978-9949-430-96-3
Publication statusPublished - 2015
EventThe 28th Nordic Seminar on Computational Mechanics - Tallinn, Estonia
Duration: 22 Oct 201523 Oct 2015
Conference number: 28

Conference

ConferenceThe 28th Nordic Seminar on Computational Mechanics
Number28
Country/TerritoryEstonia
CityTallinn
Period22/10/201523/10/2015

Keywords

  • Hoek-Brown
  • Tension cut-off
  • Elasto-plasticity
  • Implicit integration
  • Safety factor

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