Dynamic response mechanism of the hole subjected to the 3D point source disturbance in an isotropic formation

Abstract

Accurate estimation of the effects of dynamic disturbances on stress concentration is crucial for the stability of rock engineering and the corresponding analytical approaches are needed. This study presents an analytical approach to calculate the relative stress distribution with a point source inside and outside a hole using the linear theory of elasticity. The Helmholtz potentials and Sommerfeld integral are employed to describe the displacement and stress components, and then formulate the equilibrium equations to solve the equivalent stress distribution around the hole. Numerical examples demonstrate the impact of model parameters on the equivalent stress, such as frequency, hole radius, source location, etc. It is found that sometimes high frequencies can make the equivalent stress greater far from the source than that close to the source. Additionally, when the ratio of the distance between the source and the hole axis to the hole radius exceeds ten, the equivalent stress distribution around the hole remains nearly constant. This approach can be used for the design and assessment of underground engineering structures' stability under dynamic disturbances.