Analysis of borehole expansion and gallery tests in anisotropic rock masses

International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences & Geomechanics Abstracts
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Closed-form solutions are used to show how rock anisotropy affects the variation of the modulus of deformation around the walls of a hole in which expansion tests are conducted. These tests include dilatometer and NX-jack tests in boreholes and gallery tests in tunnels. The effects of rock anisotropy on the modulus of deformation are shown for transversely isotropic and regularly jointed rock masses with planes of transverse isotropy or joint planes parallel or normal to the hole longitudinal axis for plane strain or plane stress condition. The closed-form solutions can also be used when determining the elastic properties of anisotropic rock masses (intact or regularly jointed) in situ. ?? 1991.
Publication type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Title Analysis of borehole expansion and gallery tests in anisotropic rock masses
Series title International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences & Geomechanics Abstracts
DOI 10.1016/0148-9062(91)90077-Y
Volume 28
Issue 5
Year Published 1991
Language English
Publisher Elsevier
Larger Work Type Article
Larger Work Subtype Journal Article
Larger Work Title International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences & Geomechanics Abstracts
First page 383
Last page 396
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