Faulted Rock Mass Research Articles

Different properties of jointed and faulted rockmass in tension and compression and bimodulus finite element method : Proc International Conference on Mechanics of Jointed and Faulted Rock, Vienna, 18–20 April 1990 P573–579. Publ Rotterdam: A A Balkema, 1990

Different properties of jointed and faulted rockmass in tension and compression and bimodulus finite element method : Proc International Conference on Mechanics of Jointed and Faulted Rock, Vienna, 18–20 April 1990 P573–579. Publ Rotterdam: A A Balkema, 1990

Modelling of faulted rock mass response to glaciation, thermal loading, and seismicity : Stephansson, O; Shen, B Q J Engng GeolV24, N4, 1991, P355–362

Modelling of faulted rock mass response to glaciation, thermal loading, and seismicity : Stephansson, O; Shen, B Q J Engng GeolV24, N4, 1991, P355–362

Modelling of faulted rock mass response to glaciation, thermal loading and seismicity

Abstract Faulted rock mass response to glaciation, thermal loading and earthquake is modelled numerically by the distinct element method. The modelling results are applied to the stability and safety of a potential nuclear waste repository in hard rock. The fault deformations caused by glaciation are significantly influenced by the initial stress conditions. The thermal loading and the earthquake response cause deformation of faults and are likely to influence the groundwater flow.

Modelling of bedrock stability (abstract)

"Modelling of bedrock stability (abstract)." Geologiska Föreningen i Stockholm Förhandlingar, 112(4), p. 327

On the mechanism and process of slope deformation in an open pit mine

On the Mechanism and Process of Slope Deformation in an Open Pit Mine This paper presents an example of slide-toppling deformation in the slope of Jinchuan open pit mine. The composite mechanism and deformation process are controlled by the tabular-blocky structure of a faulted rock mass. The rheologic behaviour is found to be consistent with a three stage creep law and can be expressed by an exponential function. The results of field investigations and long-term observations demonstrate that the time-dependent deformation of rock masses is essentially related to creep along faults and other weak surfaces.