Research Article

Dynamic Response Analysis of Underground Double-Line Tunnel under Surface Blasting

Table 3

Quartzite rock properties [21].

DescriptionQuartzite rock
Weathering conditionSlightly to moderately
Specific gravity (G)2.65
Density (ρ) (kg/m3)2550
Elastic modulus (E) (GPa)28
Poisson’s ratio (ν)0.25
Angle of internal friction (φ)45°
In situ stress ratio (K0)0.5
Dilation angle (ψ)
Cohesion (c) (MPa)2.3
σc (MPa)40
RQD range75–80
RMR47