Numerical Analysis on the Failure Process of Jointed Rock under the Effect of Seepage

Abstract:

In this paper, we have developed a seepage-damage coupling analytical procedure based on FLAC-3D, which can simulate and analyze the crack initiation, propagation and coalescence process of jointed rock under coupling effect. It simulates the failure process of inhomogeneous specimen with two existing fractures under pore water pressure and biaxial loading. Meanwhile compare the results with corresponding non-seepage working condition. By showing the dynamic damage state and analyzing the stress-strain relationship, the mass damage and progressive failure process of jointed rock under the influence of seepage were studied.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 533)
• Pages: 170-174
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.533.170
• Online since: February 2014
• Authors: Xiang Gang Wang*, Jin Wei Fu, Wei Shen Zhu, Bo Zhang
• Keywords: Biaxial Loading, Inhomogeneous, Jointed Rock, Numerical Simulation, Seepage-Damage Coupling

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