Journal article
Extended key block analysis for support design of blocky rock mass
Tunnelling and underground space technology, Vol.41, pp.1-13
03/2014
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Abstract
An extended key block method for rock mass stability analysis is proposed by considering the force effect of key blocks in later batches to the first batch which is exposed at rock mass surfaces. Through a realistic numerical representation of a three-dimensional rock mass, different batches of key blocks are searched by means of a progressive failure process. A force transfer algorithm is developed to consider the interactions of the key blocks in different batches. The calculated sliding forces in the first batch which consider the later batches' effect will lead to a better design of rock supports. After selection of a reinforcement scheme, the stability of the reinforced rock mass is re-assessed. Those larger instable blocks formed by inside blocks with anchored surface blocks are checked out. It is found that the two-step check of a reinforcement scheme, i.e. (1) safety check of the bolted individual blocks; (2) safety check of the bolted block groups is more effective. Results show that the proposed rock support design method is more realistic and rational for the reinforcement of blocky rock mass.
Details
- Title
- Extended key block analysis for support design of blocky rock mass
- Creators
- G. Y. Fu - The University of Western AustraliaG. W. Ma - The University of Western Australia
- Publication Details
- Tunnelling and underground space technology, Vol.41, pp.1-13
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Grant note
- The authors gratefully acknowledge the support of National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 41130751 and 51178012).
- Identifiers
- 991013291154402368
- Copyright
- © 2013 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Science and Engineering; Engineering
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article