Rock Characterization: ISRM Symposium, Eurock '92, Chester, UK, 14–17 September 1992
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J. A. Hudson
J. A. Hudson
Imperial College of Science, Technology & Medicine, London, UK
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978-0-7277-4024-3
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1992
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A modified Hoek–Brown failure criterion for jointed rock masses
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E. Hoek;
E. Hoek
Department of Civil Engineering, University of Toronto, Canada
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D. Wood;
D. Wood
Department of Civil Engineering, University of Toronto, Canada
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S. Shah
S. Shah
Department of Civil Engineering, University of Toronto, Canada
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E. Hoek
Department of Civil Engineering, University of Toronto, Canada
D. Wood
Department of Civil Engineering, University of Toronto, Canada
S. Shah
Department of Civil Engineering, University of Toronto, Canada
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Published:1992
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E. Hoek, D. Wood, S. Shah, 1992. "A modified Hoek–Brown failure criterion for jointed rock masses", Rock Characterization: ISRM Symposium, Eurock '92, Chester, UK, 14–17 September 1992, J. A. Hudson
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In order to eliminate some of the deficiencies which have been identified in ten years of practical experience with the application of the original Hoek-Brown failure criterion, a simplified rock mass classification and a modified rock mass failure criterion have been developed and are presented in this paper.
INTRODUCTION
APPLICABILITY OF FAILURE CRITERIA
FAILURE CRITERION FOR INTACT ROCK
FAILURE CRITERION FOR JOINTED ROCK MASSES
WORKED EXAMPLE
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