Layered shale is a kind of rock with obvious anisotropy, which is significantly influenced by the inclination angle of the rock. In this study, the influence of bedding dip on the strength characteristics, failure mode, and internal fracture evolution of layered shale was investigated through laboratory triaxial compression tests and three-dimensional discrete element numerical simulations. Results show that the numerical model of layered shale constructed using the bonded block model can simulate the layered shale in terms of U-shaped strength variation and failure modes very well. Based on the distribution of cracks and failure characteristics of layered rocks, the failure modes of layered rocks are classified as follows: Shear failure across the bedding plane, slip failure along bedding planes, combined tensile splitting and shear failure. The development of microcracks damage in the slip failure model is controlled by interlayer joints, while in other failure modes, it is jointly controlled by the rock matrix and interlayer joints. The relationship between microscopic joint parameters and the variations of Young’s modulus and peak strength has been proposed.
Numerical Study on the Damage Characteristics of Layered Shale Using 3D DEM
KSCE J Civ Eng
KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering ; 27 , 12 ; 5436-5447
2023-12-01
12 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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