A Novel Closed-Form Solution for Circular Openings in Generalized Hoek-Brown Media

A novel closed-form solution is presented in this paper for the estimation of displacements around circular openings in a brittle rock mass subject to a hydrostatic stress field. The rock mass is assumed to be elastic-brittle-plastic media governed by the generalized Hoek-Brown yield criterion. The...

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Main Authors: Qing Xiang Meng, Wei Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:Mathematical Problems in Engineering
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/870835