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 parametersElastic modulus /GPa7.5
Normal/shear stiffness ratio 1.25
Coefficient of friction 1.0

Parallel bond parametersNormal strength /MPa4.0
Cohesive strength /MPa3.5
Elastic modulus /GPa7.5
Normal/shear stiffness ratio 1.25
Coefficient of friction 1.0