Study on shear test and shear displacement of frozen joints with different opening degrees

Yalu Han, Lizhi Du and Shiwei Shen ()
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Yalu Han: Jilin University
Lizhi Du: Jilin University
Shiwei Shen: Jilin University

Natural Hazards: Journal of the International Society for the Prevention and Mitigation of Natural Hazards, 2023, vol. 115, issue 1, No 11, 289-307

Abstract: Abstract As the weak structure of geotechnical engineering, frozen rock joints determine the stability of geotechnical engineering in frozen region. To study the influencing factors of the peak shear displacement of frozen rock joints, three groups of tuff coupling joints (upper and lower joints completely coincide) are selected in Jiangluling Tunnel, Qinghai Province, China. The joint surface morphology is obtained by three-dimensional scanning technology. The joints are frozen at – 35 ℃ for 12 h before direct shear test. The test results show that there are three main shear failure patterns of frozen rock joints, which are mainly determined by the opening degree of joints. The peak shear displacement decreases with the increase in joints surface roughness and opening degree, and increases with the increase in normal stress. By analyzing the characteristics of peak shear displacement under different opening degrees and normal stress, the influencing factors of peak shear displacement and shear strength of frozen rock joints are discussed. On this basis, the expression of peak shear displacement of frozen rock joints is proposed. It provides a theoretical basis for quantitative study on shear deformation of frozen rock joints. The study provides technical support for geotechnical engineering construction and rock slope instability prevention in frozen region.

Keywords: Frozen joint; Peak shear displacement; Opening degree; Roughness; Normal stress (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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