Research Article

Numerical Study on Zonal Disintegration of Deep Rock Mass Using Three-Dimensional Bonded Block Model

Table 2

Calibrated microcontact properties assigned to 3DEC bonded block model.

Normal stiffness (GPa/m)Shear stiffness (GPa/m)Contact cohesion (MPa)Contact friction angle (deg)Contact tensile strength (MPa)Residual friction angle (deg)Residual cohesion (MPa)Residual tensile strength (MPa)

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