Abstract
A new constitutive model is proposed for the description of induced anisotropic damage in brittle rocks. The formulation of the model is based on relevant results from the micromechanics consideration. The distribution of microcracks is approximated by a second order damage tensor. The effective elastic properties of damaged material are derived from the free enthalpy function. The evolution of damage is directly related to the growth of microcracks in different space orientations. The volumetric dilatancy due to sliding crack opening is taken into account. The model is extended to the description of creep deformation in brittle rocks. The time dependent deformation is seen as a consequence of the sub-critical propagation of microcracks due to stress corrosion process. The proposed model is applied to a typical brittle rock, the Lac du Bonnet granite. A general good agreement is obtained between numerical simulations and experimental data.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | 11th International Conference on Fracture 2005, ICF11 |
| Pages | 2362-2367 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Volume | 3 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Dec 2005 |
| Event | 11th International Conference on Fracture 2005, ICF11 - Turin, Italy Duration: 20 Mar 2005 → 25 Mar 2005 |
Conference
| Conference | 11th International Conference on Fracture 2005, ICF11 |
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| Country/Territory | Italy |
| City | Turin |
| Period | 20/03/05 → 25/03/05 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology