节理岩体数值计算方法及其应用(二) 工程应用.pdfVIP

24 1 Vol.24 No.1 2005 1 Chinese Journal of Rock Mechanics and Engineering Jan .2005 () 12 2 3 Andrieux Patrick (1. 430072 2. Itasca () 3. 410014) () Itasca O 242.1 TU 457 A 2005 NUMERICAL MODELLING METHODS AND APPLICATION IN JOINTED ROCK MASSPART 2 APPLICATION FOR ENGINEERING PRACTICE 12 2 3 ZHU Huan-chun Andrieux Patrick ZHONG Hui-ya (1. School of Water Resources and Hydropower EngineeringWuhan UniversityWuhan430072China 2. Itasca Consulting Canada Incorporation SudburyP3E1G1Canada 3. Central-South Institute of Design and Research for Hydropower ProjectsChangsha410014China) Abstract This paper presents the general outlineapproachand procedure of application for numerical modelling methods in rock engineering practices. It is emphasized for numerical analysis to rely on engineering realization and engineering experience when using numerical method to solve engineering problems. An empirical approach is consequently introduced to reasonably estimating the mechanical properties of rock mass. It is also pointed out that the rock mass strengths are significantly underestimated in hydropower engineering practices in China when comparing to the corresponding rock mass properties from mining projects in Canada. Such underestimation is likely to lead to a misunderstanding of numerical modelling results. Additionallythe stress path analysis based on numerical simulations is recommended for the study on stress-induced rock mass problems whereas modelling the behaviour of geological structures is suggested when