Table 1 Physical and mechanical parameters of numerical model.

From: Numerical study on the evolution characteristics of contact and fluid flow in shear-induced rough joint

Matrix

Parameters

Density

(kg/m3)

Elasticity modulus

(GPa)

Poisson’s ratio

(-)

Tensile strength

(MPa)

Cohesion

(MPa)

Friction angle

(°)

Value

2197.3

6.29

0.26

0.89

2.96

44.72

Fracture

Parameters

Normal stiffness

(GPa/m)

Shear stiffness

(GPa/m)

Cohesion

(MPa)

Dilation angle

(°)

Friction angle

(°)

 

Value

30.0

30.0

0.19

0

21.0