Characterisation and engineering properties of tectonically undisturbed but lithologically varied sedimentary rock masses

被引:149
作者
Hoek, E [1 ]
Marinos, PG [1 ]
Marinos, VP [1 ]
机构
[1] Natl Tech Univ Athens, Sch Civil Engn, Zografos 15780, Greece
关键词
sedimentary rocks; molasse; air slaking; brittle failure; GSI charts; tunnel design;
D O I
10.1016/j.ijrmms.2004.09.015
中图分类号
P5 [地质学];
学科分类号
0709 ; 081803 ;
摘要
Tectonically undisturbed sedimentary rocks deposited in a quiescent shallow marine environment often include a sequence of strata that may present significant lithological variety at the scale of an engineering structure. Such rock masses exhibit engineering properties that are significantly different from tectonically disturbed rock masses of similar composition. For example, molasse consists of a series of tectonically undisturbed sediments of sandstones, conglomerates, siltstones and marts, produced by the erosion of mountain ranges after the final phase of an orogeny. They behave quite differently from flysch which has the same composition but which was tectonically disturbed during the orogeny. The molasses behave as continuous rock masses when they are confined at depth and the bedding planes do not appear as clearly defined discontinuity surfaces. Close to the surface the layering of the formations is discernible and only then similarities may exist with the structure of some types of flysch. Therefore extreme care is necessary in the use of geotechnical classification systems for the selection of design parameters, in order to avoid penalizing the rock mass unnecessarily. A discussion on the use of the geological strength index (GSI) for the characterisation of such rock masses is presented. Two GSI charts are proposed for estimating the mechanical properties of these masses: one mainly for tunnels; and the second for surface excavations. An example is given to illustrate the process of tunnel design in molassic rocks. (C) 2004 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页码:277 / 285
页数:9
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