Accurate Identification of Broken Rock Mass Structure and Its Application in Stability Analysis of Underground Caverns Surrounding Rock

Abstract

In view of the broken rock mass in the surrounding rock of large underground caverns, the 3D distribution model of the joints is obtained through the on-site investigation of the joints and the digital imaging technology, and the image processing software. Based on the analysis of the mutual cutting degree of the joints and the geometric shape of the block, the concepts and calculation methods of the degree of fragmentation and the degree of bite are proposed, and the degree of rock mass fragmentation is quantitatively described. Furthermore, the multi-factor analysis method is used to establish the quality evaluation method and the standard of broken rock mass based on the degree of rock fragmentation and the degree of bite, and the failure mode and safety criterion of broken rock mass of surrounding rock are proposed. Applying the discrete element numerical analysis method, the mechanical parameters of different broken rock masses are obtained. The reinforcement analysis of the surrounding rock of different broken rock masses shows that the degree of fragmentation, the degree of bite, and the classification of surrounding rock proposed in this paper can implement precise reinforcement measures for the surrounding rock of different broken rock masses, as it provides an important theoretical basis for the surrounding rock safety of large underground caverns in the broken rock mass and has wide applicability.