Research Article

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

Table 5

The maximum energy absorption of the components in the improved designed rock shed.

ComponentEnergy absorption (kJ)Ratio (%)

Steel-vaulted structure75.48530.19
Support cables22.8899.16
Ring nets53.96921.59
Wire meshes37.41814.97
Sliding energy40.49816.12
Hourglass energy15.6886.28

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