Three-dimensional Criterion for Predicting Peak Shear Strength of Matched Discontinuities with Different Joint Wall Strengths
Zhi Cheng Tang, Zhi Fei Zhang, Yu-Yong Jiao
Topics & Concepts
Classification of discontinuitiesJoint (building)Ultimate tensile strengthDirect shear testShear strength (soil)Materials scienceStructural engineeringGeological Strength IndexShear (geology)Geotechnical engineeringGeologyMathematicsComposite materialCompressive strengthEngineeringMathematical analysisSoil waterSoil scienceRock Mechanics and ModelingLandslides and related hazardsGeotechnical Engineering and Analysis