Chapter 1 Overview
References
Chapter 2 On the Modelling of the Three-dimensional Point Cloud Based on the Binocular Stereovision and Structures Identification
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Calibration of the binocular cameras
2.2.1 Calibration of the intrinsic parameters
2.2.2 Optimal measuring distances
2.3 Analysis of 3D point cloud modelling
2.3.1 Photogrammetric analysis
2.3.2 Recognition of structures
2.4 Discussions
2.5 Conclusions
References
Chapter 3 Semi-automatic Discontinuity Identification of Geometric Information Using 3D Point Clouds
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Methodology
3.2.1 Normal vector calculation
3.2.2 Identification of discontinuity groups
3.2.3 Elimination of noise points
3.3 Identification of point clusters
3.3.1 Point cluster analysis
3.3.2 Case Ⅰ: Slope face in Miaogou open pit
3.4 Application and discussions
3.4.1 Underground case studies
3.4.2 Case Ⅳ: Application in an open pit mine
3.4.3 Consuming time of varied 3DPC models
3.5 Conclusions
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Chapter 4 Theoretical Investigation of Deformation Characteristics of Stratified Rocks Considering Geometric and Mechanical Variability
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Constitutive model of stratified rocks
4.2.1 Anisotropic constitutive relationships
4.2.2 The constitutive relationship
4.3 Results and discussion
4.3.1 Equivalent elastic modulus of rock mass
4.3.2 Equivalent Poisson's ratio of rock mass
4.3.3 Verifications and discussions
4.4 Conclusions
References
Chapter 5 Characterization on Jointed Rock Masses Based on PFC2D
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Generation of a fracture system model by ShapeMetriX3D
5.2.1 Collection of structure data
5.2.2 Characteristics of the discontinuities
5.3 Fracture system modeling for PFC2D
5.3.1 Fundamental principles of Monte-Carlo
5.3.2 Fracture system generation and validation
5.4 Conclusions
References
Chapter 6 Scale Effect on Elasticity, Strength and Failure Pattern of Jointed Rock under Uniaxial Compression
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Controlled laboratory experiments for PFC calibration
6.3 Mechanical behavior of jointed rock mass
6.3.1 Strength parameters for smooth joint
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Chapter 7 Evaluation of the Anisotropy and Directionality of a Jointed Rock Mass under Numerical Direct Shear Tests
Chapter 8 Anisotropy and Directionality of Tensile Behaviours of a Jointed Rock Mass Subjected to Numerical Brazilian Tests
Chapter 9 A Digital Image Based Discrete Fracture Network Model and ItsNumerical Investigation of Direct Shear Tests
Chapter 10 Influence of Joint Geometry and Roughness on the Multiscale Shear Behaviour of Fractured Rock Mass Using Particle Flow Code
Chapter 11 Anisotropic Mechanical Properties of Surrounding Layered Rocks under Excavation Considering the Joint Roughness
Chapter 12 A Rough Discrete Fracture Network Model for Geometrical Modeling of Jointed Rock Masses and the Anisotropic Behaviours
Chapter 13 Characterization Method of Complex Rough Discrete Fracture Network Models and Mechanical Behaviour
Chapter 14 Shear Behavior of Synthetic Rough Jointed Rock Mass with 3D-printed Jointing
Chapter 15 Anisotropic Mechanical Properties of Stratified Rock Slope: An Experimental Study and Numerical Simulation
Chapter 16 Anisotropic Characteristics of Jointed Rock Mass: A Case Study at Shirengou Iron Ore Mine in China
Chapter 17 A Model of Anisotropic Property of Seepage and Stress forJointed Rock Mass
Chapter 18 Deformational Behavior of Underground Opening Using a Stress-seepage Coupled Model Considering Anisotropic Characteristics
Chapter 19 Anisotropic Behavior of the Seepage-stress Coupling Mechanical Model of Coal Pillars of Underground Reservoirs
