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A comparative evaluation of shear behaviour of rock joints under static and dynamic loading

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Experimental measurements to characterize the shear behavior of jointed rocks are essential for any analysis of slopes, underground structures, and foundations, especially in earthquake-prone regions. The main objective of this investigation is to conduct a rational analysis of dynamic shear experiments to make inferences in what extent the engineering parameters may be modified during any earthquake loading. The observed trends in total friction angle (ϕb + i) and basic friction angles (ϕb) under static and dynamic loadings of rock joints were investigated in this study. To determine the (ϕb + i) and (ϕb) of rock joints, the peak shear stress values versus normal stresses were experimentally assessed by using Patton’s bi-linear failure criterion. The measured (ϕb + i) during the dynamic direct shear tests were compared with those measured from the static shear tests. It was found that the (ϕb + i) for both loading conditions did not change significantly. However, (ϕb) obtained from dynamic loading mostly reduced as much as 50%, when compared with those of the static conditions. Direct shear test results also indicated that the most of irregularities sheared off after normal stresses of 2.0 MPa. Thus, at the surface or near-surface designs up to 100 m depth, the (ϕb + i) obtained from the static direct shear tests can be used for dynamic loading conditions safely. For underground designs deeper than 100 m, the (ϕb) should be considered and be reduced at least 50% to simulate dynamic loading conditions.

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  1. Department of Geological Engineering, Ankara University, Gölbaşı-Ankara, Turkey

    Kamil Kayabali & Farhad Habibzadeh

  2. Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Ankara University, Gölbaşı-Ankara, Turkey

    Farhad Habibzadeh

  3. Department of Geological Engineering, Van Yuzuncu Yıl University, Tuşba, 65080, Van, Turkey

    Levent Selçuk

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Kayabali, K., Habibzadeh, F. & Selçuk, L. A comparative evaluation of shear behaviour of rock joints under static and dynamic loading. Arab J Geosci 15, 1615 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12517-022-10912-x

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