Mechanical characterisation of jointed rock-like material with non-persistent rough joints subjected to uniaxial compression

Understanding the mechanical behaviour of jointed rock particularly under uniaxial compression is so important for an appropriate design of structures on or within a rock mass. Jointed rocks may consist of persistent or non-persistent joints. Typically, the persistent joints can dominate the whole mechanical behaviour of jointed rocks while the effects of non-persistent joints on the rock masses require careful consideration during the...