Research Article

Damage Evolution of Rocks Containing a Set of Cross-Joints Based on Acoustic Emission Characteristics

Table 2

Meso-parameters for the SJM [11].

ParameterValue

Joint tensile strength (MPa)1.085
Joint cohesive force (MPa)2.8
Joint friction angle30
Joint normal stiffness (GPa/m)15
Joint tangential stiffness (GPa/m)10
Joint width (mm)1