Analysis of an Underground Opening in Jointed Rock

The primary objective of the study was to analyze the behavior of an underground rock chamber (Dupont Circle Station) excavated in jointed rock. The chamber was excavated in five stages and was driven in foliated metamorphic rock whose main features consisted of joints, shears and shear zones. The study included the analysis of the rock movements and loads developed around the chamber during the excavation stages. The results were compared directly with field measurements previously collected during the chamber construction to better understand the causes that contributed to support loads and opening stability.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Civil Engineering

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2014

Authors dc:creator

• Perez, Rodriguez
• Enrique, Carlos

• Geological Survey
• Engineering, Civil

Language dc:language

eng

Identifier

(UMI)AAI8018208

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/66878