Expertise & Experiences

of Numerical Modeling
Division of NIRM in
HYDro-Power Sector

Discontinuum Modeling of
underground excavations a
Perspective

Discontinuities like joints, faults, shear

zones can be modeled explicitly
Model displacements and rotations of
discrete bodies
Can simulate loss of contact due to slip,
separation and rotations of the bodies and
establishes new contacts

Discrete element modeling

capabilities AT NIRM
Discontinuum Behavior in 2D & 3D using
discrete element models- UDEC and 3DEC

Non linear material and joint behavior

Coupled fluid flow and mechanical

behavior

Elasto-plastic material behavior

Model supports, rock bolts,cable supports

and SFRS explicitly

Thermo-Mechanical behavior of rock mass

Projects successfully
completed

Analysis of Power House Cavern - Sardar

Sarovar Narmada Nigam (SSNNL)
Analysis of Right Bank Training Wall - SSNNL
Stress Analysis of UG Power House
Complex - Srisailam, AP
Analysis of UG Power House - Nathpa
Jhakri Hydro-power Project H.P.
Analysis of Draft Tube Tunnels - SSNNL
Analysis of UG Power House - PYKARA, TN

Overview of the Expertise

Stability Analysis of Underground

Structures
Support Design including Rock Bolts
and SFRS
Rock Liner Interaction Analysis of
Pressure shafts
Liquifaction Analysis
Stability Analysis of Earth Dams and Slopes