On the role of pre-existing discontinuities on the micromechanical behavior of confined rock samples: a numerical study
Ge Gao, Mohamed A. Meguid, Luc Chouinard
Topics & Concepts
Rock mass classificationDiscontinuity (linguistics)AnisotropyClassification of discontinuitiesDiscrete element methodGeotechnical engineeringMaterials scienceGeologyDissipationShear (geology)Geological Strength IndexDeformation (meteorology)MechanicsComposite materialQuantum mechanicsMathematicsPhysicsThermodynamicsMathematical analysisRock Mechanics and ModelingLandslides and related hazardsTunneling and Rock Mechanics