A comprehensive numerical model of rock joints and its implementation in a finite element model

CRC Press eBooks 2026 Book chapter

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Authors: H. Werner, Juergen Bellmann, S. Niedermeyer, H. Bauer, W. Rahn
DOI: 10.1201/9781003763291-22
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Abstract

The numerical model of rock joints comprises stress-, path- and size-dependent coupling of shear stresses, shear displacements, dilation, normal stresses, joint closure and tension failure. The efficiency of the numerical model and of the algorithms are demonstrated using practice relevant examples.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Rock Mechanics and Modeling Soil Finite Element Methods Numerical methods in engineering

Publication details

Journal / source
CRC Press eBooks
Pages
841–848
Publication date
24 February 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter