… rock joints: disaggregate measures, rock joint system models, and aggregate measures. In
the disaggregate measure approach, the geometric characteristics of each joint (size, shape, …

… picture of the bewildering multiformity and complexity of joints and joint systems in the field,
and to facilitate the engineering assessment of jointed rocks. However, one has to admit that …

… Rock joint system models represent a relatively recent development in the characterization
of rock … models' geological, geometric, and rock mechanics implications. In this manner the …

… Existing techniques of rock-joint modelling are reviewed. It is concluded that no … rock joints
or as mass production methods for the development of large, highly jointed models of rock …

… Rock joints exhibit a wide spectrum of shear strength under the low effective … most rock
engineering problems. This is due to the strong influence of surface roughness and variable rock …

… Much has been written on the methods for obtaining data on the fabric ofthe joint system
so this will not be discussed here. The detailed stiffness and strength properties of individual …

… the deformation characteristics of rock joints under normal and shear … joints in five different
rock types. The data invariably showed non-linear behaviour, irrespective of the rock and joint …

… The role of non linear stress and displacement analysis in the context of rock and soil … )
finite elements for joints shown. Two and three dimensional joint systems are discussed. The …

… RIEGL VZ-400 3 − D laser scanner manufactured by RIEGL Laser Measurement Systems
GmbH, whose headquarters is located in Austria, was used to measure the roughness of …

… This spring stiffness corresponds in situ to the deformation modulus of the rock~ K represents
a system parameter for the joint and should not be confused with the natural stiffness of the …