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Analysis of borehole expansion and gallery tests in anisotropic rock masses

January 1, 1991

Closed-form solutions are used to show how rock anisotropy affects the variation of the modulus of deformation around the walls of a hole in which expansion tests are conducted. These tests include dilatometer and NX-jack tests in boreholes and gallery tests in tunnels. The effects of rock anisotropy on the modulus of deformation are shown for transversely isotropic and regularly jointed rock masses with planes of transverse isotropy or joint planes parallel or normal to the hole longitudinal axis for plane strain or plane stress condition. The closed-form solutions can also be used when determining the elastic properties of anisotropic rock masses (intact or regularly jointed) in situ. ?? 1991.

Publication Year 1991
Title Analysis of borehole expansion and gallery tests in anisotropic rock masses
DOI 10.1016/0148-9062(91)90077-Y
Authors B. Amadei, W. Z. Savage
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences & Geomechanics Abstracts
Index ID 70016404
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
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