Elmouttie introduces a cell discretisation approach for modelling wedge formation and stability within DFN-controlled rock masses. The method evaluates stability without traditional meshing, enabling efficient modelling of complex jointed geometries. Examples show good agreement with classical wedge theory.
A Cell-Based Method for Wedge Stability Analysis in Jointed Rock Masses
M. Elmouttie · 2016 · Computers and Geotechnics
