Drift stability in moderately jointed rock
CIM Bulletin, Vol. 94, No. 1050, 2001
M. Grenon, Brunswick Mine, Noranda Inc., Bathurst, New Brunswick J. Hadjigeorgiou, Université Laval, Quebec City, Quebec J.P. Harrison, TH Huxley School of Environment, Imperial College, London, United Kingdom
This paper summarizes the results of numerical studies on drift stability in moderately jointed rock masses. It investigates the relative pertinence of geomechanical factors such as joint orientation, spacing and stress regime. This is undertaken using a distinct element model and a series of parametric studies.
Keywords:
Drift stability, Joint orientation, Spacing, Stress regime, Displacement.
