Analysis of Cave System in Weak Sandstone Using RS2
Authors
Simon Ferley1, *, Ian Williams2
1Dentonside Geotechnical Consultants, Carlisle, UK
2Rocscience UK Representative, Swansea, UK
*Corresponding author.
Email: simon.ferley@dentonside.co.uk
Corresponding Author
Simon Ferley
Available Online 8 November 2023.
- DOI
- 10.2991/978-94-6463-258-3_4How to use a DOI?
- Keywords
- RS2; finite element; cave; stability; sandstone
- Abstract
The Rocscience finite element program RS2 [1] has been used for a preliminary study to examine the stability of shallow caves in weak sandstone rock beneath a proposed development site in the UK. Focusing on the influence of in-situ horizontal earth pressures, this paper presents one of several models that were analyzed to gauge the potential impact of construction plant loads on cave stability. The results helped inform the specification of a detailed ground investigation to obtain additional information for more rigorous modelling and consideration of mitigation options.
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Cite this article
TY - CONF AU - Simon Ferley AU - Ian Williams PY - 2023 DA - 2023/11/08 TI - Analysis of Cave System in Weak Sandstone Using RS2 BT - Proceedings of the Rocscience International Conference (RIC 2023) PB - Atlantis Press SP - 23 EP - 30 SN - 2589-4943 UR - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-258-3_4 DO - 10.2991/978-94-6463-258-3_4 ID - Ferley2023 ER -