| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/J43950/01 |
| Title: |
NUMERICAL MODELLING OF FRACTURING OF ROCK MASSES |
| Principal Investigator: |
Twizell, Professor EH |
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Mathematical Sciences |
| Organisation: |
Brunel University London |
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Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
23 February 1994 |
Ends: |
22 August 1997 |
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123,512
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| Mining & Minerals Extraction |
Oil & Gas Extraction |
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An iterative algorithm will be developed in which an initially-connected finite element mesh may develop fractures and separations, governed by a viscoelastic fracture initialisation and growth model, and the resulting bodies interact dynamically as in the discrete element method. The program will be used to model an unsupported roof situation in a coal mine at deep level.Plastic deformation of the rock mass will be incorporated, and the program will be modified for efficient operation on a transputer-architecture computer.
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http://www.brunel.ac.uk |