Research Article

Numerical and Preliminary In Situ Investigation on Roadway Excavation Using Static Expansion Mechanical Fracturing

Table 1

Mechanical properties of numerical model.

ParameterZoneBlockBond contact

Elastic modulus65 GPa65 GPa
Poisson0.26
Density2,990 kg (m)32,990 kg (m)3
Friction coefficient0.5
Normal-to-shear stiffness ratio2.0
Friction angle47°
Cohesion20 MPa
Tensile strength5 MPa