Research Article
Influence of Bedding Planes on the Mechanical Characteristics and Fracture Pattern of Transversely Isotropic Rocks in Direct Shear Tests
Table 1
Microscale parameters of the particles and parallel bonds.
| Ball parameters | Elastic modulus /GPa | 7.5 | Normal/shear stiffness ratio | 1.25 | Coefficient of friction | 1.0 |
| Parallel bond parameters | Normal strength /MPa | 4.0 | Cohesive strength /MPa | 3.5 | Elastic modulus /GPa | 7.5 | Normal/shear stiffness ratio | 1.25 | Coefficient of friction | 1.0 |
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