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Rock Hydraulics

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Rock Mechanics

Part of the book series: International Centre for Mechanical Sciences ((CISM,volume 165))

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This report gives some new considerations on rock hydraulics with application in the triple field of civil, mining and petroleum engineering. The rock medium is assumed to be a jointed medium with a low conductivity of the rock matrix.

After a brief analysis of the hydraulic characteristics of rock masses and of the laws governing flow in fissures, both continuous and discontinuous, this report examines the different mathematical or physical models (electrical or hydraulic) wich make it possible to solve problems of three-dimensional water flow through jointed media with one or more sets of parallel fractures. Several methods are suggested, according to the nature of the rock jointing. The mathematical or physical models are elaborated with the help of the concept of directional hydraulic conductivity directly measured by a new in situ technique.

The theory of water-flow through jointed rock has undergone rapid advances in recent years. Computing techniques can now be applied to very large, two and three dimensional problems. However, the application of these methods is completely inadequate if no in situ hydraulic parameters are available. Several suggestions are given for the control of groundwater flow and the hydraulic instrumentation.

Several practical examples concerning dam foundation, slope or underground openings, illustrate the methods of solution. In particular, the problem of drainage in rock is examined. A fundamental difference is made between the drainage of the joint network and the drainage of the rock matrix. Practical cases show that the optimum direction of the drain depends essentially on the geometry and orientation of the joints. For a required draining effect, the cost of a drainage system will be notably reduced if the geometry (direction, depth, etc...) is judiciously chosen.

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Louis, C. (1972). Rock Hydraulics. In: Müller, L. (eds) Rock Mechanics. International Centre for Mechanical Sciences, vol 165. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7091-4109-0_16

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