Distinct Element Modelling in Geomechanics

1. Auflage 1999
ISBN: 978-90-5410-775-0
Verlag: CRC Press

Buch, Englisch, 234 Seiten, Format (B × H): 183 mm x 260 mm, Gewicht: 647 g

Linear mathematical assumptions for procedures in other branches of engineering have little relevance for geoengineering, which must accommodate non-linear behaviors. Contributors to eight papers apply the breakthrough numerical modeling Distinct Element Method (Cundall, late 1960s).

Autoren/Hrsg.

Saxena, K. R.

Sharma, V. M.

Woods, Richard

Fachgebiete

• Geowissenschaften Geologie Geotechnik
• Technische Wissenschaften Bauingenieurwesen Boden- und Felsmechanik, Geotechnik
• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Maschinenbau

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface, The Contributors, 1.? The Excavation Damage Zone — An International Perspective 2.? Improved Design in Rock and Soil Engineering with Numerical Modelling 3.? Micromechanical Modelling of Granular Media: The Power of Discrete Element Modelling 4.? Discrete Element Analysis of Dam Foundations 5.? Earthquake Analysis of Concrete Gravity Dams on Jointed Rock Foundations 6.? Considerations for Three-dimensional Modelling in Analysis of Underground Excavations 7.? Predicting Performance of the 62 m Span Ice Hockey Cavern in Gjøvik, Norway 8.? Numerical Modelling of Underground Power Houses in India

Über Autor(innen)

K.R. Saxena