Table 1 Stratigraphic and lithological parameters

From: Stability study of complex caves: a case study of Yuanjue Cave in the Dazu Rock Carvings

Number

Mudstone

Bulk modulus (GPa)

Shear modulus (GPa)

Cohesive strength (MPa)

Internal friction angle (°)

Density (kg/m3)

Tensile strength (MPa)

1

Miscellaneous fill

2

0.4

0.025

18

1660

0.1

2

Packsand

14

11

1.35

33

2230

1

3

Interbedded fine sandstone

9

5

0.9

34

2150

1

4

Packsand

13

10

1.5

33

2200

0.5

5

Interbedded fine sandstone

9

5

0.9

33

2040

0.5

6

Packsand

13

10

1.5

35

2240

0.5

7

Argillaceous fine sandstone

8

4

0.6

33

2160

1

8

Argillaceous fine sandstone

8

4

0.6

32

2230

1

9

Packsand

13

10

1.5

34

2270

1

10

Packsand

13

10

1.5

36

2210

0.5

11

Mudstone

7

2

0.8

37

2360

0.5

12

Packsand

13

10

1.5

38

2160

0.5

13

Mudstone

7

2

0.8

39

2310

0.5

14

Packsand

13

10

1.5

42

2350

0.5

15

Mudstone

7

2

0.8

32

2260

0.5

16

Strip stone

13

10

1.5

34

2200

1