Analysis of Shear Test for Jointed Rock Sample Using DDA Method

Abstract

Based on a shear test for jointed rock sample conducted by former study, a numerical improved method DDARF is carried out to simulate the shear test. The simulation result of shear fracture phenomenon show high compatibility with the model test. Different fracture phenomenon and peak strength value of shear testing are explored in the condition of different colinnear and ladder echelon arrangement of cracks.