Establishing time-dependent model of deformation modulus caused by bedrock excavation rebound by inverse analysis method

Rock rebound relaxation deformation, or even rock burst, caused by the excavation of dam base and abutment or high rock slope affects their stability and results in the fall of mechanical properties of the rock. So an inverse analysis method was proposed in this paper to establish the time-dependent model of deformation modulus caused by excavation rebound. The basic principle is based on the combination of observed data of the excavation rebound deformation of dam abutment or rock slope, and the calculated rebound deformation by FEM under ground stress at the corresponding time in the excavation process. The norm of the residuals of observed data and calculated data are taken as the objective function. Accordingly, the time-dependent model of bedrock deformation modulus can be established. The method displays its significance in the design of excavation, construction and operation management of dam base and high slope.