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874023
Evaluation of structural properties of coal seams
Szwilski. A B
Min Engng V39. N2. Feb 1987. Pl15-123
Mineability and coal processing costs are influenced largely by
the structural and physical properties of the coal seam. The
mining process involves coal cutting, pillar support, crushing,
and floating. A correlation between the rank, ash content, and
coal strength/stiffness is discussed. The coefficients of variabil-
ity of rebound tests on the face of various coal seams are
compared with those of laboratory compressive strength tests
by other investigators. Auth.
874024
Risk of slip along discontinuities in a heterogeneous medium
Chowdhury, R N
Min Sci Technol V4, N3, March 1987, P241-255
The methodology for the calculation of risk or probability of
slip along planar discontinuities within a rock mass is
examined. A risk model is presented in which both geometrical
and shear strength parameters may be regarded as random
variables. Attention is focused on the randomness of shear
strength parameters. Relevant equations and calculation pro-
cedures are outlined and typical results presented.
874025
Application of a new numerical model of joint behaviour to
rock mechanics problems
Bandis, S C; Barton, N R; Christianson, M
Norw Geotech lnst Publ N164, 1986, l l P
A model has been developed which allows simulation of effec-
tive normal stress and scale dependent coupling of shear stress,
shear displacement, dilation and closure, and changes in fluid
permeability. Three key input parameters are used, joint
roughness coefficient, joint wall compressive strength and ini-
tial conducting aperture. The modelling principles are briefly
reviewed, then the application of the model to such problems
as rock bolt design, grout take estimates, stress path errors,
petroleum reservoir settlement and site characterisation for
nuclear waste disposal is presented.
874026
Acoustic monitoring of in situ static deformation modulus at a
dam site
By, T L
Norw Geotech Inst Publ N164, 1986, 5P
The Alta hydroelectric power scheme, Norway, includes a
large concrete dam in a narrow gorge. Acoustic measurements
performed in a cross section of the foundation rock led to
realistic values of in situ static deformability. The in situ static
Young's modulus was determined for different areas of the
rock mass using the Petite Sismique technique (Schneider,
1967), traditional elastic theory and cross tunnel measure-
ments, allowing a large volume of rock to be investigated at
reasonable cost.
874027
Probabifistic computer modeling of a rockfill dam - a case of
Khao Laem Dam, Thailand
Bergado, D T; Ju, Y C " -
Soils Found V26, N4, Dec 1986, P47-66
Adequate, realistically scaled test facilities for rock fill are not
readily available. An attempt is made to model the shear
strength (friction angle) of rock fill material by stochastic gen-
eration of permeability and porosity values with a Monte
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Carlo simulation, using actual parameters from the construc-
tion of the Khao Laem dam. Results were used to model the
probability of failure and factor of safety of the dam structure.
874028
True tests on normally consolidated c l a y and analysis of the
observed shear behaviour using elastoplastic constitutive
models
Nakai, T; Matsuoka, H; Okuno, N; Tsuzuki, K
Soils Found V26, N4, Dec 1986, P67-78
A true triaxial test has been developed and drained triaxial
shear tests carried out on a normally consolidated clay. The
abilities of the Cam clay model (1963) and a new model
(Nakai and Matsuoka, 1986) to describe the observed defor-
mation and strength characteristics of the clay are compared.
The new model is seen to account better for the influence of
intermediate principal stress on the soil behaviour.
874029
Failure and deformation of sand in torsional shear
Tatsuoka, F; Sonoda, S; Hara, K; Fukushima, S;
Pradham, T B S
Soils Found V26, N4, Dec 1986, P79-97
Deformation and strength behaviour of sand under torsional
shear in a hollow cylinder apparatus was: studied, Very precise
measurements of axial loads, torque, and confining pressure
are described, and measured stress values were corrected for
membrane forces. Results are presented and compared to
those from plane strain compression tests. The usefulness of
the torsional test is discussed.
874030
Accuracy of automated volume change m e u ~ e m e n t by means
of a differential pressure t r a ~ e r ~ Technical note
Pradham, T BS; Tatsuoka, F; Molenkamp, F
Soils Found V26, N4, Dec 1986, P150-158
A simple method of measurement of s ~ i m e n volume change
during drained shear tests, using a low capacity differential
pressure transducer (LC-DPT), is described, The apparatus
was calibrated against a method using a Very sensitive elec-
tronic balance. Errors are identified, bUt they may be kept very
small with suitable care and modification of the equipment.
874031
Stress distribution within an artificially loaded, jointed ~ k
Brown, S M; Leijon, B A; Hustrulid~ W A
Proc International Symposimn on Rock Stress and Rock
Stress Measurement, Stockholm, 1-3 Sept 1986 P429-439.
Publ Lutea: Centek, 1986
The in situ response of an 8 cubic metre block of jointedbio-
titic gneiss to uniaxial and biaxial boundary l o ~ n g was
monitored using two types of b0rehole gaU~Si the USBM
Borehole Deformation Gauge and the L ~ Triaxial Strain
Ceil. From the displacements and strains recorded by the
gauges as loads were applied, point~se stresses were caleu,
lated assuming both isotropic and anisotropic rock behaviour.
Independent of instrument type, the results obtaified are char'
acterized by large variations between the stress magnitudes
measured in different parts of the block. The measured stress
directions are however in close agreement with the directions
of the applied boundary loads. Auth.