Generation of Numerical Models of Anisotropic Columnar Jointed Rock Mass Using Modified Centroidal Voronoi Diagrams

A columnar joint network is a natural fracture pattern with high symmetry, which leads to the anisotropy mechanical property of columnar basalt. For a better understanding the mechanical behavior, a novel modeling method for columnar jointed rock mass through field investigation is proposed in this...

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Main Authors: Qingxiang Meng, Long Yan, Yulong Chen, Qiang Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-11-01
Series:Symmetry
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-8994/10/11/618