Research Article

Calculation Method of Underground Cavern Loosening Pressure Based on Limit Analysis Using Upper-Bound Theory and Its Engineering Application

Table 2

Physical and mechanical parameters of the rock mass of Zhifang tunnel.

Surrounding rock categoryElastic modulus ES (GPa)Poisson’s ratioLateral pressure coefficientCohesion (KPa)Internal friction angle (o)Bulk weight γ (kN/m3)

Strongly weathered carbonaceous slate0.80.401.0552017.5
Moderately weathered carbonaceous slate3.00.311.01353023.5