A power function model for simulating creep mechanical properties of salt rock

Abstract

In this paper, a new micro-creep model of salt rock is proposed based on a linear parallel bonded model (LPBM) using the two-dimensional particle flow code (PFC2D). The power function weakening form is assumed to describe the variation of the parallel bonded diameter (PBD) over time. By comparing with the parallel-bonded stress corrosion (PSC) model, a smaller stress fluctuation and smoother creep strain-time curves can be obtained by this power function model at the same stress level. The validity and adaptability of the model to simulate creep deformation of salt rock are verified through comparing the laboratory creep test curves and the Burgers model fitting result. The numerical results reveal that this model can be capable of capturing the creep deformation and damage behavior from the laboratory observations.

Keywords

salt rock / creep damage / particle flow code / power function model

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