Anisotropic spatial variability of soil properties is frequently encountered in geotechnical
engineering practice due to the complex depositional process. To quantitatively evaluate the …

Under the action of a load, internal pores and cracks expand, and irreversible plastic
deformations occur. Compared with conventional rock mechanics tests, nuclear magnetic …

Due to rock masses' nonlinear failure property, it is inappropriate to investigate the stability
of rock slopes using the traditional SRM (strength reduction method) which is based on the …

Based on the combined finite–discrete element method (FDEM), this paper presents a
moisture diffusion–fracture coupling model to simulate soil desiccation cracking. The …

Despite a large number of studies examining the effects of high temperature on the physical
and mechanical properties of various rock types, few studies have addressed the effects of …

The mechanical properties of large-scale columnar jointed rock masses (CJRMs) after
excavation would be reduced due to the unloading relaxation, in addition to its influence on …

In recent years, massive interbedded sandstone and slate anti-dip slopes have been
discovered in the southwest and northwest regions of China. The distinct mechanical …

Based on data from the Jilin Water Diversion Tunnels from the Songhua River (China), an
improved and real-time prediction method optimized by multi-algorithm for tunnel boring …

Rock joints can be subjected to high normal stress in deep rock projects such as deep
mining, tunnelling, and oil and gas exploitation. The spatial and temporal damage evolution …

In this paper, a field-enriched finite element method is proposed to simulate the crack
propagation and coalescence of brittle rocks subjected to mixed mode loading. The basic …