Research Article

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

Table 3

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

Particle parametersValueParallel bond parametersValueSmooth joint propertiesValue

Young’s modulus (GPa)14Young’s modulus (GPa)14Normal stiffness (MPa/mm)80
Ratio of normal to shear stiffness1.5Ratio of normal to shear stiffness1.5Tangential stiffness (MPa/mm)80
Minimum particle radius (mm)0.5Normal strength (MPa)Friction coefficient0.85
Radius ratio1.66Shear strength (MPa)Bond shear strength (MPa)0
Density (kg/m3)2750Bond normal strength (MPa)0
Friction coefficient0.6