Research Article

Study on the Effect of Rock Strength on the Macro-Meso Shear Behaviors of Artificial Rock Joints

Table 2

Numerical calculation of microscopic mechanical parameters of low-strength rock joint.

Particle parametersValueParallel bond parametersValueSmooth joint propertiesValue

Young’s modulus (GPa)7.5Young’s modulus (GPa)7.5Normal stiffness (MPa/mm)57
Ratio of normal to shear stiffness1.0Ratio of normal to shear stiffness1.0Tangential stiffness (MPa/mm)14
Minimum particle radius (mm)0.5Normal strength (MPa)Friction coefficient0.75
Radius ratio1.66Shear strength (MPa)Bond shear strength (MPa)0
Density (kg/m3)2300Bond normal strength (MPa)0
Friction coefficient0.5