A rock mass containing non-persistent joints can only fail if the joints propagate and
coalesce through an intact rock bridge. Shear strength of rock mass containing non …

In this paper an approach was described for determination of direction of sliding block in
rock slopes containing planar non-persistent open joints. For this study, several gypsum …

In this paper, the effect of normal load on the failure mechanism of echelon joint has been
studied using PFC2D. In the first step, calibration of PFC was undertaken with respect to the …

The present article discusses the effect of the ratio of bridge surface to total shear surface,
number of bridge areas and normal stress on the failure behavior of the planar non …

The mechanical behaviour of a rock mass is significantly controlled by the presence of
discontinuities, and understanding the effect of discontinuities is essential in the economical …

Materials with sufficient strength and stiffness can transfer nonlinear design loads without
damage. The present study compares crack propagation speed and shape in rock-like …

As a sustainable construction material, the use of rock has increased significantly. In this
experimental study, the scale effect on failure mechanisms and compressive strength of rock …