Research Article

Dynamic Finite Element Analysis of a New Type Flexible Rock Shed under the Impact of Rock Block and Improving the Design

Table 4

The maximal energy absorption of the components in the rock shed.

ComponentEnergy absorption (kJ)Ratio (%)

Steel-vaulted structure190.84876.34
Support cables7.8183.13
Ring nets13.9585.58
Wire meshes16.8126.72
Sliding energy14.2955.72
Hourglass energy1.4840.59

Note. Sliding energy refers to the energy dissipated due to the friction between block and flexible rock shed.