Smeared continuums

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Rock mass behavior is controlled by the mechanical characteristics of intact rock and fracture networks. For modelling purposes, the mechanical behaviour of natural fractures can be ‘smeared’ into a continuum, represented by ubiquitous joint models, or explicitly simulated. Smeared continuums define constitutive behaviour empirically based on intact rock and jointing conditions (e.g. Generalized Hoek-Brown criterion). Ubiquitous joints and explicit representation require that intact materials and fractures, or fracture networks, be parameterized and assigned constitutive models individually.

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