Numerical Study of Effect of Joint Tip Distance from Sample End on Rock Failure
In this paper,the mechanical properties of rock experiencing the variation of joint tip distance from sample end under uniaxial compression condition were simulated.Numerical simulation for the different rock sample in the uniaxial compression have been conducted to evaluate the effects of joint tip distance from sample end on the overall mechanical behaviour of jointed rock masses. It was done using the Rock Failure Process Analysis program RFPA2D. Numerically simulated stress-strain curve, peak stress, peak strain and failure patterns were compared with the corresponding physical tests. We found that specimen joint tip distance from sample end corresponding value (distance from the crack tip to the compression surface) linear relationship with the compressive strength values .Numerical simulations agree well with physical results, it is shown that RFPA2D is suitable for the analysis of joint tip distance from sample end effect on rock fracture.