Abstract
This paper discusses the application of the Convergence-Confinement method of tunnel design to rock masses that are assumed to obey the Hoek-Brown failure criterion. The basis of the Convergence-Confinement method and the interpretation of the three basic components of the method the Longitudinal Deformation Profile (LDP), the Ground Reaction Curve (GRC) and the Support Characteristic Curve (SCC) are presented. A closed form solution for the construction of the GRC considering a general form of the Hoek-Brown failure criterion for rock is presented.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| State | Published - 2018 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | ISRM International Symposium 2000, IS 2000 - Melbourne, Australia Duration: Nov 19 2000 → Nov 24 2000 |
Other
| Other | ISRM International Symposium 2000, IS 2000 |
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| Country/Territory | Australia |
| City | Melbourne |
| Period | 11/19/00 → 11/24/00 |
Bibliographical note
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