Concepedia

Effect of a fault on in situ stresses studied by the distinct element method

Shengrui Su, Ove Stephansson

International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences · 1999 · 51 citations · 2 references

Concepts

Fault GeometrySitu StressesEngineeringStructural GeologyStrain LocalizationMechanical EngineeringCivil EngineeringStressstrain AnalysisFault AnalysisGeomechanicsSolid MechanicsDistinct Element MethodResidual StressStructural MechanicsMechanics Of Materials

References

2

A computer model for simulating progressive, large-scale movements in blocky rock systems

Peter Cundall · Medical Entomology and Zoology · 1971 · 1.9K citations

Geotechnical Engineering, Rock Slide, Earthquake Engineering +12

Use of the distinct element method to perform stress analysis in rock with non-persistent joints and to study the effect of joint geometry parameters on the strength and deformability of rock masses

Pinnaduwa H.S.W. Kulatilake, H. Ucpirti, S. Wang et al. · Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering · 1992 · 92 citations

Geotechnical Engineering, Rock Testing, Engineering +11