Influence of degree of interlock on confined strength of jointed hard rock masses
The strength of jointed rock mass is strongly controlled by the degree of interlock between its constituent rock blocks. The degree of interlock constrains the kinematic freedom of individual rock blocks to rotate and slide along the block forming joints. The Hoek–Brown (HB) failure criterion and th...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2020-12-01
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Series: | Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1674775520301098 |