Rockfall causes a large number of accidents and fatalities in steep environments. A realistic
quantification of rockfall risk is thus crucial for an effective prevention of damages and loss of …

Block size and shape depend on the state of fracturing of the rock mass and, consequently,
on the geometrical features of the discontinuity sets (mainly orientation, spacing, and …

The importance of in-situ rock block characterization has been realized for decades in rock
mechanics and engineering, yet how to reliably measure and characterize the geometrical …

A discrete fracture network (DFN) model based on non-parametric kernel density estimators
(KDE) and directional-linear statistics is developed. The model provides a characterization …

The main purpose of the present study is to develop a debris flow susceptibility map of a
mountain area (Susa Valley, Western Italian Alps) by using an upgraded version of the …

The Eurocode 7 or EC7 is the Reference Design Code (RDC) for geotechnical design
including rock engineering design within the European Union (EU). Moreover, its principles …

The use of natural stone has historical and environmental value that makes it strategically
valuable for landscape conservation in Europe. Marble, among others, is widely spread on …

This research describes a quantitative, rapid, and low-cost methodology for debris flow
susceptibility evaluation at the basin scale using open-access data and geodatabases. The …

Rockfall events constitute one of the most dangerous phenomena in mountainous areas,
which can affect transportation routes. In a risk mitigation perspective, the quantification of …

Abstract Based on the Monte Carlo method, this study proposes a method for constructing a
three-dimensional (3D) complex discrete fracture network (DFN) by introducing the particle …