Research Article

Experimental and Numerical Studies on the Mechanical Properties of Columnar Jointed Basalt

Table 2

Mohr–Coulomb and ubiquitous-joint properties used in numerical simulation.

MaterialBulk modulus (GPa)Cohesion (kPa)Dilation (°)Friction angle (°)Tension limit (kPa)

CJB1070000401000
Joint30002950