Generalized Models for Rock Joint Surface Shapes

Generalized models of joint surface shapes are the foundation for mechanism studies on the mechanical effects of rock joint surface shapes. Based on extensive field investigations of rock joint surface shapes, generalized models for three level shapes named macroscopic outline, surface undulating sh...

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Main Authors: Shigui Du, Yunjin Hu, Xiaofei Hu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2014-01-01
Series:The Scientific World Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/171873
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description Generalized models of joint surface shapes are the foundation for mechanism studies on the mechanical effects of rock joint surface shapes. Based on extensive field investigations of rock joint surface shapes, generalized models for three level shapes named macroscopic outline, surface undulating shape, and microcosmic roughness were established through statistical analyses of 20,078 rock joint surface profiles. The relative amplitude of profile curves was used as a borderline for the division of different level shapes. The study results show that the macroscopic outline has three basic features such as planar, arc-shaped, and stepped; the surface undulating shape has three basic features such as planar, undulating, and stepped; and the microcosmic roughness has two basic features such as smooth and rough.
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spelling doaj-art-2b2464278fea46fea793ac30ed85ea5c2025-08-20T02:04:11ZengWileyThe Scientific World Journal2356-61401537-744X2014-01-01201410.1155/2014/171873171873Generalized Models for Rock Joint Surface ShapesShigui Du0Yunjin Hu1Xiaofei Hu2College of Civil Engineering, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing 312000, ChinaCollege of Civil Engineering, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing 312000, ChinaZhejiang Industry Polytechnic College, Shaoxing 312000, ChinaGeneralized models of joint surface shapes are the foundation for mechanism studies on the mechanical effects of rock joint surface shapes. Based on extensive field investigations of rock joint surface shapes, generalized models for three level shapes named macroscopic outline, surface undulating shape, and microcosmic roughness were established through statistical analyses of 20,078 rock joint surface profiles. The relative amplitude of profile curves was used as a borderline for the division of different level shapes. The study results show that the macroscopic outline has three basic features such as planar, arc-shaped, and stepped; the surface undulating shape has three basic features such as planar, undulating, and stepped; and the microcosmic roughness has two basic features such as smooth and rough.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/171873
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