Bonded Block Model (BBM) of Tunnel with Support (3DEC 7)

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Version Notes:
3DEC 7.0

Level: Advanced
Runs in Demo: No

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This example describes the excavation of a tunnel modeled by an assembly of bonded tetrahedral blocks in 3DEC 7. Hybrid bolt support is also simulated.

Keywords

  • Bonded Block Model (BBM)
  • hybrid bolt
  • vein

Materials

  • Hard Rock

Analyses

  • Static
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