Finite element analysis of the failure of a sandstone cave roof in Nottingham

CRC Press eBooks 2026 Book chapter

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Authors: K. Roodbaraky, H. K. Chen, Antony C. Waltham, D. Johnson
DOI: 10.1201/9781003761310-62
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Abstract

The failure process within a sandstone cave roof in Nottingham has been simulated on a computer model. Numerical results are compared with a real destructive test of a sandstone cave roof. The geometry and material properties of the numerical models have a significant bearing on the simulation results. With an appropriate consideration of these two aspects, numerical models can be successfully employed to duplicate the failure processes of rock structures.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Rock Mechanics and Modeling Geomechanics and Mining Engineering Karst Systems and Hydrogeology

Publication details

Journal / source
CRC Press eBooks
Pages
409–416
Publication date
17 February 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter