Modeling the dynamic response of rock masses with multiple compliant fluid saturated joint sets—Part I: Mesoscale simulations

•Mesoscale modeling of rock with multiple non-persistent joint sets.•Themomechanical coupling for shock loading.•Inuences of persistency and angular deviation on average strength.•Inuence of uid pressure on average strength. Recently a mesoscale model was developed that includes thermomechanically c...

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Published in:International journal of impact engineering 2021-05, Vol.151, p.103747, Article 103747
Main Authors: Vorobiev, O.Y., Rubin, M.B.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Angular deviation
Constitutive equations
Constitutive relationships
Continuum modeling
Dynamic response
Fluid pressure
Joint persistency
Jointed rock
Mesoscale phenomena
Mesoscale simulations
Pressure effects
Simulation
Thermodynamically consistent model
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Summary:•Mesoscale modeling of rock with multiple non-persistent joint sets.•Themomechanical coupling for shock loading.•Inuences of persistency and angular deviation on average strength.•Inuence of uid pressure on average strength. Recently a mesoscale model was developed that includes thermomechanically consistent constitutive equations with dissipation due to porous compaction, inelastic distortional deformation rate, and slipping on persistent dry joint surfaces. In this Part I of a two-part paper, enhancements of the mesoscale model are described which include: normal compliance with hysteresis, non-persistent joints with finite area, joint sets with angular deviation, and the weakening effect of fluid pressure in the joints. Examples study the influences of these effects on average strength. These computationally expensive simulations are used to inspire functional forms in a continuum model, described in Part II, which is needed for large scale simulations of real applications.
ISSN:0734-743X
1879-3509
DOI:10.1016/j.ijimpeng.2020.103747