A finite element slideline approach for calculating tunnel response in jointed rock

The general purpose finite element code DYNA2D is used to calculate the response of an unlined tunnel in jointed rock, with sliding interfaces used to represent the joints. The model problem selected for analysis closely follows a calculation using the discrete element code UDEC. Results for two cases [(1) jointed rock with lubricated joints (no joint friction) and (2) jointed rock with frictional resistance to joint motion] are presented and compared with each other and the UDEC results.