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Analysis of Wave Propagation Through a Filled Rock Joint

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An analytical and experimental study on a longitudinal wave (P-wave) transmission normally across a filled rock joint is presented in this paper. The dynamic property of the filling material for the artificial rock joints is derived from a series of modified split Hopkinson pressure bar (SHPB) tests. The incident and transmitted waves in granitic pressure bars are calculated by wave separations of the strain gauge readings. The incident wave is approximated by a series of half-sinusoidal waves, and an analytical model on wave propagation across a filled rock joint is then deduced. The derived wave transmission coefficients across the filled joint agree very well with those from the test results. Both the analytical and test results show that the wave transmission coefficients are influenced by the mechanical properties and the input energy of the incident waves. Analytical parametric studies with respect to pre-compaction of the filling material, the frequency and amplitude of the incident wave have also been conducted.

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    Jianchun Li, Guowei Ma & Xin Huang

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Li, J., Ma, G. & Huang, X. Analysis of Wave Propagation Through a Filled Rock Joint. Rock Mech Rock Eng 43, 789–798 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00603-009-0033-5

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