Research Article

Hybrid Finite-Discrete Element Modelling of Excavation Damaged Zone Formation Process Induced by Blasts in a Deep Tunnel

Table 1

Rock parameters obtained from laboratory tests.

PropertiesSymbolsValuesUnits

Young’s modulus59.06
Poisson’s ratio0.23
Density2595
Tensile strength10.86
Compressive strength103
Internal friction coefficient30 (degrees)
Surface friction coefficient0.1